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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,267.84, 1,165,116 and 462,330.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,267.84, 1,165,116 and 462,330.88 is: 638,031.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,267.84 : 1,165,116 = 462,330.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,267.84/1,165,116 = 462,330.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,267.84x = 1,165,116 × 462,330.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,267.84x = 538,669,105,582.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,669,105,582.08/844,267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,031.06

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