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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,858.92, 1,164,536.16 and 461,877.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,858.92, 1,164,536.16 and 461,877.50 is: 637,396.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,858.92 : 1,164,536.16 = 461,877.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,858.92/1,164,536.16 = 461,877.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,858.92x = 1,164,536.16 × 461,877.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,858.92x = 537,873,050,240.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,873,050,240.40/843,858.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,396.89

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