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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,099.94, 1,164,861.33 and 462,162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,099.94, 1,164,861.33 and 462,162.26 is: 637,785.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,099.94 : 1,164,861.33 = 462,162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,099.94/1,164,861.33 = 462,162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,099.94x = 1,164,861.33 × 462,162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,099.94x = 538,354,944,859.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,354,944,859.41/844,099.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,785.79

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