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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,529.12, 1,162,708.20 and 460,591.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,529.12, 1,162,708.20 and 460,591.44 is: 635,626.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,529.12 : 1,162,708.20 = 460,591.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,529.12/1,162,708.20 = 460,591.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,529.12x = 1,162,708.20 × 460,591.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,529.12x = 535,533,444,137.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,533,444,137.81/842,529.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,626.04

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