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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,106.96, 1,164,871 and 462,169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,106.96, 1,164,871 and 462,169.28 is: 637,795.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,106.96 : 1,164,871 = 462,169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,106.96/1,164,871 = 462,169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,106.96x = 1,164,871 × 462,169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,106.96x = 538,367,591,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,367,591,362.88/844,106.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,795.47

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