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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,166.30, 1,162,192.52 and 460,193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,166.30, 1,162,192.52 and 460,193.08 is: 635,068.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,166.30 : 1,162,192.52 = 460,193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,166.30/1,162,192.52 = 460,193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,166.30x = 1,162,192.52 × 460,193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,166.30x = 534,832,955,331.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,832,955,331.76/842,166.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,068.10

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