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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,048.27, 1,164,786.63 and 462,075.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,048.27, 1,164,786.63 and 462,075.06 is: 637,663.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,048.27 : 1,164,786.63 = 462,075.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,048.27/1,164,786.63 = 462,075.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,048.27x = 1,164,786.63 × 462,075.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,048.27x = 538,218,847,350.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,218,847,350.90/844,048.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,663.58

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