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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,169.71, 1,162,197.22 and 460,196.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,169.71, 1,162,197.22 and 460,196.49 is: 635,072.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,169.71 : 1,162,197.22 = 460,196.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,169.71/1,162,197.22 = 460,196.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,169.71x = 1,162,197.22 × 460,196.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,169.71x = 534,839,081,044.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,839,081,044.14/842,169.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,072.81

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