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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,029.56, 1,164,758.84 and 462,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,029.56, 1,164,758.84 and 462,053 is: 637,632.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,029.56 : 1,164,758.84 = 462,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,029.56/1,164,758.84 = 462,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,029.56x = 1,164,758.84 × 462,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,029.56x = 538,180,316,298.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,180,316,298.52/844,029.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,632.07

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