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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,852.56, 1,161,741.96 and 459,869.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,852.56, 1,161,741.96 and 459,869.52 is: 634,611.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,852.56 : 1,161,741.96 = 459,869.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,852.56/1,161,741.96 = 459,869.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,852.56x = 1,161,741.96 × 459,869.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,852.56x = 534,249,717,509.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,249,717,509.06/841,852.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,611.98

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