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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,225.93, 1,165,032.08 and 462,276.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,225.93, 1,165,032.08 and 462,276.91 is: 637,942.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,225.93 : 1,165,032.08 = 462,276.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,225.93/1,165,032.08 = 462,276.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,225.93x = 1,165,032.08 × 462,276.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,225.93x = 538,567,429,993.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,567,429,993.27/844,225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,942.30

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