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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,240.72, 1,162,265.16 and 460,266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,240.72, 1,162,265.16 and 460,266.32 is: 635,152.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,240.72 : 1,162,265.16 = 460,266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,240.72/1,162,265.16 = 460,266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,240.72x = 1,162,265.16 × 460,266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,240.72x = 534,951,508,057.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,951,508,057.41/842,240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,152.75

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