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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,221.42, 1,165,038.39 and 462,283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,221.42, 1,165,038.39 and 462,283.74 is: 637,958.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,221.42 : 1,165,038.39 = 462,283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,221.42/1,165,038.39 = 462,283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,221.42x = 1,165,038.39 × 462,283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,221.42x = 538,578,304,172.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,578,304,172.78/844,221.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,958.59

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