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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,985.22, 1,164,701.57 and 462,036.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,985.22, 1,164,701.57 and 462,036.60 is: 637,611.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,985.22 : 1,164,701.57 = 462,036.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,985.22/1,164,701.57 = 462,036.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,985.22x = 1,164,701.57 × 462,036.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,985.22x = 538,134,751,107.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,134,751,107.28/843,985.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,611.59

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