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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,042.44, 1,164,799.08 and 462,068.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,042.44, 1,164,799.08 and 462,068.04 is: 637,665.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,042.44 : 1,164,799.08 = 462,068.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,042.44/1,164,799.08 = 462,068.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,042.44x = 1,164,799.08 × 462,068.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,042.44x = 538,216,427,889.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,216,427,889.40/844,042.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,665.12

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