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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,248.36, 1,160,868.69 and 459,274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,248.36, 1,160,868.69 and 459,274.32 is: 633,769.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,248.36 : 1,160,868.69 = 459,274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,248.36/1,160,868.69 = 459,274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,248.36x = 1,160,868.69 × 459,274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,248.36x = 533,157,178,209.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,157,178,209.04/841,248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,769.06

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