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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,524.12, 1,162,701.30 and 460,586.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,524.12, 1,162,701.30 and 460,586.44 is: 635,619.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,524.12 : 1,162,701.30 = 460,586.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,524.12/1,162,701.30 = 460,586.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,524.12x = 1,162,701.30 × 460,586.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,524.12x = 535,524,452,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,524,452,550.37/842,524.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,619.14

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