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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,295.90, 1,162,365.72 and 460,322.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,295.90, 1,162,365.72 and 460,322.70 is: 635,243.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,295.90 : 1,162,365.72 = 460,322.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,295.90/1,162,365.72 = 460,322.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,295.90x = 1,162,365.72 × 460,322.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,295.90x = 535,063,326,617.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,063,326,617.84/842,295.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,243.89

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