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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,241.72, 1,162,266.54 and 460,267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,241.72, 1,162,266.54 and 460,267.32 is: 635,154.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,241.72 : 1,162,266.54 = 460,267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,241.72/1,162,266.54 = 460,267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,241.72x = 1,162,266.54 × 460,267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,241.72x = 534,953,305,491.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,953,305,491.47/842,241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,154.13

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