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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,364.77, 1,162,446.12 and 460,394.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,364.77, 1,162,446.12 and 460,394.28 is: 635,334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,364.77 : 1,162,446.12 = 460,394.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,364.77/1,162,446.12 = 460,394.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,364.77x = 1,162,446.12 × 460,394.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,364.77x = 535,183,544,456.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,183,544,456.19/842,364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,334.68

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