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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,292.27, 1,162,363.95 and 460,319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,292.27, 1,162,363.95 and 460,319.04 is: 635,240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,292.27 : 1,162,363.95 = 460,319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,292.27/1,162,363.95 = 460,319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,292.27x = 1,162,363.95 × 460,319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,292.27x = 535,058,257,594.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,058,257,594.61/842,292.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,240.61

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