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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,111.96, 1,164,877.90 and 462,174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,111.96, 1,164,877.90 and 462,174.28 is: 637,802.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,111.96 : 1,164,877.90 = 462,174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,111.96/1,164,877.90 = 462,174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,111.96x = 1,164,877.90 × 462,174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,111.96x = 538,376,604,720.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,376,604,720.41/844,111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,802.37

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