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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,859.83, 1,164,537.50 and 461,878.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,859.83, 1,164,537.50 and 461,878.41 is: 637,398.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,859.83 : 1,164,537.50 = 461,878.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,859.83/1,164,537.50 = 461,878.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,859.83x = 1,164,537.50 × 461,878.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,859.83x = 537,874,725,691.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,874,725,691.51/843,859.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,398.19

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