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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,898.28, 1,164,581.34 and 461,949.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,898.28, 1,164,581.34 and 461,949.44 is: 637,491.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,898.28 : 1,164,581.34 = 461,949.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,898.28/1,164,581.34 = 461,949.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,898.28x = 1,164,581.34 × 461,949.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,898.28x = 537,977,697,847.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,977,697,847.45/843,898.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,491.17

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