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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,817.89, 1,164,424 and 461,770.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,817.89, 1,164,424 and 461,770.86 is: 637,219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,817.89 : 1,164,424 = 461,770.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,817.89/1,164,424 = 461,770.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,817.89x = 1,164,424 × 461,770.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,817.89x = 537,697,071,884.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,697,071,884.64/843,817.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,219.33

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