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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,233.08, 1,165,030.09 and 462,259.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,233.08, 1,165,030.09 and 462,259.86 is: 637,912.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,233.08 : 1,165,030.09 = 462,259.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,233.08/1,165,030.09 = 462,259.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,233.08x = 1,165,030.09 × 462,259.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,233.08x = 538,546,647,327.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,546,647,327.97/844,233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,912.28

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