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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,098.94, 1,164,859.95 and 462,161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,098.94, 1,164,859.95 and 462,161.26 is: 637,784.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,098.94 : 1,164,859.95 = 462,161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,098.94/1,164,859.95 = 462,161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,098.94x = 1,164,859.95 × 462,161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,098.94x = 538,353,142,215.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,353,142,215.54/844,098.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,784.41

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