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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,673.32, 1,161,509.18 and 459,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,673.32, 1,161,509.18 and 459,701 is: 634,387.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,673.32 : 1,161,509.18 = 459,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,673.32/1,161,509.18 = 459,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,673.32x = 1,161,509.18 × 459,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,673.32x = 533,946,931,555.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,946,931,555.18/841,673.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,387.38

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