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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,248.56, 1,165,051.40 and 462,275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,248.56, 1,165,051.40 and 462,275.36 is: 637,933.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,248.56 : 1,165,051.40 = 462,275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,248.56/1,165,051.40 = 462,275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,248.56x = 1,165,051.40 × 462,275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,248.56x = 538,574,555,353.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,574,555,353.50/844,248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,933.64

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