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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,248.63, 1,162,303.60 and 460,275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,248.63, 1,162,303.60 and 460,275.42 is: 635,180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,248.63 : 1,162,303.60 = 460,275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,248.63/1,162,303.60 = 460,275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,248.63x = 1,162,303.60 × 460,275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,248.63x = 534,979,777,657.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,979,777,657.51/842,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,180.35

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