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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,423.40, 1,163,927.10 and 461,449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,423.40, 1,163,927.10 and 461,449 is: 636,801.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,423.40 : 1,163,927.10 = 461,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,423.40/1,163,927.10 = 461,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,423.40x = 1,163,927.10 × 461,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,423.40x = 537,092,996,367.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,092,996,367.90/843,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,801.16

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