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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,148.06, 1,162,167.27 and 460,174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,148.06, 1,162,167.27 and 460,174.83 is: 635,042.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,148.06 : 1,162,167.27 = 460,174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,148.06/1,162,167.27 = 460,174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,148.06x = 1,162,167.27 × 460,174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,148.06x = 534,800,125,903.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,800,125,903.81/842,148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,042.88

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