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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,214.28, 1,165,016.16 and 462,240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,214.28, 1,165,016.16 and 462,240.96 is: 637,892.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,214.28 : 1,165,016.16 = 462,240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,214.28/1,165,016.16 = 462,240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,214.28x = 1,165,016.16 × 462,240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,214.28x = 538,518,188,213.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,518,188,213.91/844,214.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,892.77

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