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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,842.73, 1,161,699.60 and 459,795.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,842.73, 1,161,699.60 and 459,795.70 is: 634,494.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,842.73 : 1,161,699.60 = 459,795.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,842.73/1,161,699.60 = 459,795.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,842.73x = 1,161,699.60 × 459,795.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,842.73x = 534,144,480,771.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,144,480,771.72/841,842.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,494.38

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