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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,248.73, 1,162,303.79 and 460,275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,248.73, 1,162,303.79 and 460,275.54 is: 635,180.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,248.73 : 1,162,303.79 = 460,275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,248.73/1,162,303.79 = 460,275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,248.73x = 1,162,303.79 × 460,275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,248.73x = 534,980,002,284.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,980,002,284.92/842,248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,180.54

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