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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,828.33, 1,268,581.71 and 491,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,828.33, 1,268,581.71 and 491,095 is: 735,679.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,828.33 : 1,268,581.71 = 491,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,828.33/1,268,581.71 = 491,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,828.33x = 1,268,581.71 × 491,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,828.33x = 622,994,134,872.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,994,134,872.45/846,828.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,679.37

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