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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849,179.52, 1,171,877.03 and 461,997.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849,179.52, 1,171,877.03 and 461,997.14 is: 637,561.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849,179.52 : 1,171,877.03 = 461,997.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849,179.52/1,171,877.03 = 461,997.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849,179.52x = 1,171,877.03 × 461,997.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849,179.52x = 541,403,828,122.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,403,828,122.32/849,179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,561.10

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