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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,896, 1,112,294.70 and 461,962.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,896, 1,112,294.70 and 461,962.44 is: 637,598.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,896 : 1,112,294.70 = 461,962.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,896/1,112,294.70 = 461,962.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,896x = 1,112,294.70 × 461,962.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,896x = 513,838,373,611.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,838,373,611.07/805,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,598.86

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