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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,998.70, 1,163,355.18 and 461,050.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,998.70, 1,163,355.18 and 461,050.04 is: 636,258.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,998.70 : 1,163,355.18 = 461,050.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,998.70/1,163,355.18 = 461,050.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,998.70x = 1,163,355.18 × 461,050.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,998.70x = 536,364,952,273.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,364,952,273.21/842,998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,258.34

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