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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,849.56, 1,164,510.42 and 461,873

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,849.56, 1,164,510.42 and 461,873 is: 637,383.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,849.56 : 1,164,510.42 = 461,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,849.56/1,164,510.42 = 461,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,849.56x = 1,164,510.42 × 461,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,849.56x = 537,855,921,216.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,855,921,216.66/843,849.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,383.66

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