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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,266.80, 1,165,101.08 and 462,329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,266.80, 1,165,101.08 and 462,329.12 is: 638,021.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,266.80 : 1,165,101.08 = 462,329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,266.80/1,165,101.08 = 462,329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,266.80x = 1,165,101.08 × 462,329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,266.80x = 538,660,148,890.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,660,148,890.30/844,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,021.24

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