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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,972.82, 1,164,710.01 and 461,999.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,972.82, 1,164,710.01 and 461,999.50 is: 637,574.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,972.82 : 1,164,710.01 = 461,999.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,972.82/1,164,710.01 = 461,999.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,972.82x = 1,164,710.01 × 461,999.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,972.82x = 538,095,442,265.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,095,442,265.00/843,972.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,574.37

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