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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,248.13, 1,162,302.91 and 460,274.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,248.13, 1,162,302.91 and 460,274.92 is: 635,179.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,248.13 : 1,162,302.91 = 460,274.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,248.13/1,162,302.91 = 460,274.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,248.13x = 1,162,302.91 × 460,274.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,248.13x = 534,978,878,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,978,878,916.02/842,248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,179.66

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