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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,847.87, 1,164,511.47 and 461,898.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,847.87, 1,164,511.47 and 461,898.85 is: 637,421.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,847.87 : 1,164,511.47 = 461,898.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,847.87/1,164,511.47 = 461,898.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,847.87x = 1,164,511.47 × 461,898.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,847.87x = 537,886,508,804.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,886,508,804.81/843,847.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,421.18

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