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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,017.37, 1,164,744.02 and 462,044.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,017.37, 1,164,744.02 and 462,044.15 is: 637,620.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,017.37 : 1,164,744.02 = 462,044.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,017.37/1,164,744.02 = 462,044.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,017.37x = 1,164,744.02 × 462,044.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,017.37x = 538,163,160,387.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,163,160,387.66/844,017.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,620.96

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