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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849,356.98, 1,172,097.80 and 462,159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849,356.98, 1,172,097.80 and 462,159.34 is: 637,771.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849,356.98 : 1,172,097.80 = 462,159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849,356.98/1,172,097.80 = 462,159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849,356.98x = 1,172,097.80 × 462,159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849,356.98x = 541,695,945,663.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,695,945,663.45/849,356.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,771.82

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