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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,151.44, 1,162,154.96 and 460,169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,151.44, 1,162,154.96 and 460,169.44 is: 635,026.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,151.44 : 1,162,154.96 = 460,169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,151.44/1,162,154.96 = 460,169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,151.44x = 1,162,154.96 × 460,169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,151.44x = 534,788,197,136.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,788,197,136.42/842,151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,026.16

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