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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,042.74, 1,164,778.93 and 462,069.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,042.74, 1,164,778.93 and 462,069.52 is: 637,655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,042.74 : 1,164,778.93 = 462,069.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,042.74/1,164,778.93 = 462,069.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,042.74x = 1,164,778.93 × 462,069.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,042.74x = 538,208,841,091.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,208,841,091.21/844,042.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,655.91

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