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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,151.70, 1,164,936.15 and 462,181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,151.70, 1,164,936.15 and 462,181.62 is: 637,814.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,151.70 : 1,164,936.15 = 462,181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,151.70/1,164,936.15 = 462,181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,151.70x = 1,164,936.15 × 462,181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,151.70x = 538,412,077,003.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,412,077,003.56/844,151.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,814.36

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