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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,292.38, 1,162,360.94 and 460,319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,292.38, 1,162,360.94 and 460,319.20 is: 635,239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,292.38 : 1,162,360.94 = 460,319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,292.38/1,162,360.94 = 460,319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,292.38x = 1,162,360.94 × 460,319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,292.38x = 535,057,052,804.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,057,052,804.55/842,292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,239.10

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