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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849,179.20, 1,171,876.59 and 461,996.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849,179.20, 1,171,876.59 and 461,996.82 is: 637,560.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849,179.20 : 1,171,876.59 = 461,996.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849,179.20/1,171,876.59 = 461,996.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849,179.20x = 1,171,876.59 × 461,996.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849,179.20x = 541,403,252,153.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,403,252,153.06/849,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,560.66

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