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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,155.32, 1,162,175.76 and 460,173.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,155.32, 1,162,175.76 and 460,173.90 is: 635,040.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,155.32 : 1,162,175.76 = 460,173.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,155.32/1,162,175.76 = 460,173.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,155.32x = 1,162,175.76 × 460,173.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,155.32x = 534,802,951,964.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,802,951,964.66/842,155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,040.76

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