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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,028.56, 1,164,757.46 and 462,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,028.56, 1,164,757.46 and 462,052 is: 637,630.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,028.56 : 1,164,757.46 = 462,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,028.56/1,164,757.46 = 462,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,028.56x = 1,164,757.46 × 462,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,028.56x = 538,178,513,907.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,178,513,907.92/844,028.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,630.69

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