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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,222.42, 1,165,039.77 and 462,284.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,222.42, 1,165,039.77 and 462,284.74 is: 637,959.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,222.42 : 1,165,039.77 = 462,284.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,222.42/1,165,039.77 = 462,284.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,222.42x = 1,165,039.77 × 462,284.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,222.42x = 538,580,107,164.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,580,107,164.11/844,222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,959.97

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