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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,820.58, 1,161,737.91 and 459,871.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,820.58, 1,161,737.91 and 459,871.97 is: 634,637.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,820.58 : 1,161,737.91 = 459,871.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,820.58/1,161,737.91 = 459,871.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,820.58x = 1,161,737.91 × 459,871.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,820.58x = 534,250,695,486.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,250,695,486.69/841,820.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,637.25

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