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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,971.72, 1,161,921.92 and 460,004.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,971.72, 1,161,921.92 and 460,004.88 is: 634,807.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,971.72 : 1,161,921.92 = 460,004.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,971.72/1,161,921.92 = 460,004.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,971.72x = 1,161,921.92 × 460,004.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,971.72x = 534,489,753,378.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,489,753,378.97/841,971.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,807.25

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