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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,027.56, 1,164,756.08 and 462,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,027.56, 1,164,756.08 and 462,051 is: 637,629.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,027.56 : 1,164,756.08 = 462,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,027.56/1,164,756.08 = 462,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,027.56x = 1,164,756.08 × 462,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,027.56x = 538,176,711,520.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,176,711,520.08/844,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,629.31

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