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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,436.46, 1,161,182.21 and 459,463.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,436.46, 1,161,182.21 and 459,463.59 is: 634,059.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,436.46 : 1,161,182.21 = 459,463.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,436.46/1,161,182.21 = 459,463.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,436.46x = 1,161,182.21 × 459,463.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,436.46x = 533,520,944,553.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,520,944,553.42/841,436.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,059.69

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