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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,833.56, 1,161,687 and 459,786.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,833.56, 1,161,687 and 459,786.53 is: 634,481.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,833.56 : 1,161,687 = 459,786.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,833.56/1,161,687 = 459,786.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,833.56x = 1,161,687 × 459,786.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,833.56x = 534,128,034,676.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,128,034,676.11/841,833.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,481.76

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