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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,149.06, 1,162,168.65 and 460,175.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,149.06, 1,162,168.65 and 460,175.83 is: 635,044.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,149.06 : 1,162,168.65 = 460,175.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,149.06/1,162,168.65 = 460,175.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,149.06x = 1,162,168.65 × 460,175.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,149.06x = 534,801,923,113.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,801,923,113.73/842,149.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,044.26

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