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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,724.81, 1,162,971.27 and 460,752.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,724.81, 1,162,971.27 and 460,752.03 is: 635,843.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,724.81 : 1,162,971.27 = 460,752.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,724.81/1,162,971.27 = 460,752.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,724.81x = 1,162,971.27 × 460,752.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,724.81x = 535,841,373,484.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,841,373,484.18/842,724.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,843.83

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