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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,509.58, 1,161,382.90 and 473,998.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,509.58, 1,161,382.90 and 473,998.82 is: 654,174.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,509.58 : 1,161,382.90 = 473,998.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,509.58/1,161,382.90 = 473,998.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,509.58x = 1,161,382.90 × 473,998.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,509.58x = 550,494,124,168.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,494,124,168.18/841,509.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,174.52

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