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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,862.92, 1,164,541.77 and 461,881.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,862.92, 1,164,541.77 and 461,881.50 is: 637,402.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,862.92 : 1,164,541.77 = 461,881.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,862.92/1,164,541.77 = 461,881.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,862.92x = 1,164,541.77 × 461,881.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,862.92x = 537,880,299,540.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,880,299,540.26/843,862.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,402.46

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