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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,042.81, 1,163,408.26 and 461,061.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,042.81, 1,163,408.26 and 461,061.39 is: 636,269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,042.81 : 1,163,408.26 = 461,061.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,042.81/1,163,408.26 = 461,061.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,042.81x = 1,163,408.26 × 461,061.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,042.81x = 536,402,629,493.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,402,629,493.08/843,042.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,269.74

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