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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,997.70, 1,163,353.80 and 461,049.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,997.70, 1,163,353.80 and 461,049.04 is: 636,256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,997.70 : 1,163,353.80 = 461,049.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,997.70/1,163,353.80 = 461,049.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,997.70x = 1,163,353.80 × 461,049.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,997.70x = 536,363,152,670.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,363,152,670.35/842,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,256.96

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