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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,273.94, 1,162,338.48 and 460,300.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,273.94, 1,162,338.48 and 460,300.67 is: 635,215.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,273.94 : 1,162,338.48 = 460,300.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,273.94/1,162,338.48 = 460,300.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,273.94x = 1,162,338.48 × 460,300.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,273.94x = 535,025,175,299.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,025,175,299.09/842,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,215.16

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