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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,184.56, 1,105,632.36 and 461,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,184.56, 1,105,632.36 and 461,652 is: 637,078.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,184.56 : 1,105,632.36 = 461,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,184.56/1,105,632.36 = 461,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,184.56x = 1,105,632.36 × 461,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,184.56x = 510,417,390,258.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,417,390,258.72/801,184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,078.42

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