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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,350.91, 1,162,444.29 and 460,377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,350.91, 1,162,444.29 and 460,377.68 is: 635,321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,350.91 : 1,162,444.29 = 460,377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,350.91/1,162,444.29 = 460,377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,350.91x = 1,162,444.29 × 460,377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,350.91x = 535,163,399,547.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,163,399,547.23/842,350.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,321.21

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