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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,281.93, 1,160,963.06 and 459,308.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,281.93, 1,160,963.06 and 459,308.70 is: 633,842.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,281.93 : 1,160,963.06 = 459,308.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,281.93/1,160,963.06 = 459,308.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,281.93x = 1,160,963.06 × 459,308.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,281.93x = 533,240,431,540.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,240,431,540.08/841,281.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,842.73

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