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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,969.92, 1,163,307.68 and 460,988.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,969.92, 1,163,307.68 and 460,988.50 is: 636,169.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,969.92 : 1,163,307.68 = 460,988.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,969.92/1,163,307.68 = 460,988.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,969.92x = 1,163,307.68 × 460,988.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,969.92x = 536,271,462,441.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,271,462,441.68/842,969.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,169.16

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