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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,254.86, 1,160,877.66 and 459,280.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,254.86, 1,160,877.66 and 459,280.82 is: 633,778.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,254.86 : 1,160,877.66 = 459,280.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,254.86/1,160,877.66 = 459,280.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,254.86x = 1,160,877.66 × 459,280.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,254.86x = 533,168,843,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,168,843,604.48/841,254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,778.02

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