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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,744.76, 1,162,979.82 and 460,767.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,744.76, 1,162,979.82 and 460,767.48 is: 635,854.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,744.76 : 1,162,979.82 = 460,767.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,744.76/1,162,979.82 = 460,767.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,744.76x = 1,162,979.82 × 460,767.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,744.76x = 535,863,280,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,863,280,952.25/842,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,854.78

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