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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,952.14, 1,163,273.91 and 460,979.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,952.14, 1,163,273.91 and 460,979.18 is: 636,151.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,952.14 : 1,163,273.91 = 460,979.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,952.14/1,163,273.91 = 460,979.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,952.14x = 1,163,273.91 × 460,979.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,952.14x = 536,245,053,147.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,245,053,147.19/842,952.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,151.24

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