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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,253.32, 1,163,698.81 and 461,280.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,253.32, 1,163,698.81 and 461,280.10 is: 636,571.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,253.32 : 1,163,698.81 = 461,280.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,253.32/1,163,698.81 = 461,280.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,253.32x = 1,163,698.81 × 461,280.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,253.32x = 536,791,103,446.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,791,103,446.68/843,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,571.59

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