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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,253.73, 1,165,058.50 and 462,280.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,253.73, 1,165,058.50 and 462,280.51 is: 637,940.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,253.73 : 1,165,058.50 = 462,280.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,253.73/1,165,058.50 = 462,280.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,253.73x = 1,165,058.50 × 462,280.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,253.73x = 538,583,837,559.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,583,837,559.84/844,253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,940.73

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