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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,157.43, 1,164,966.57 and 462,186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,157.43, 1,164,966.57 and 462,186.90 is: 637,833.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,157.43 : 1,164,966.57 = 462,186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,157.43/1,164,966.57 = 462,186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,157.43x = 1,164,966.57 × 462,186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,157.43x = 538,432,287,591.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,432,287,591.93/844,157.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,833.97

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