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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,704.59, 1,162,932.35 and 460,731.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,704.59, 1,162,932.35 and 460,731.38 is: 635,809.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,704.59 : 1,162,932.35 = 460,731.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,704.59/1,162,932.35 = 460,731.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,704.59x = 1,162,932.35 × 460,731.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,704.59x = 535,799,426,462.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,799,426,462.14/842,704.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,809.31

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