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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,464, 1,161,224.61 and 459,490.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,464, 1,161,224.61 and 459,490.80 is: 634,099.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,464 : 1,161,224.61 = 459,490.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,464/1,161,224.61 = 459,490.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,464x = 1,161,224.61 × 459,490.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,464x = 533,572,025,028.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,572,025,028.59/841,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,099.65

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