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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,112.48, 1,162,080.96 and 460,152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,112.48, 1,162,080.96 and 460,152.48 is: 634,991.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,112.48 : 1,162,080.96 = 460,152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,112.48/1,162,080.96 = 460,152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,112.48x = 1,162,080.96 × 460,152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,112.48x = 534,734,435,704.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,734,435,704.78/842,112.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,991.70

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