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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,297.11, 1,165,086.59 and 462,249.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,297.11, 1,165,086.59 and 462,249.99 is: 637,881.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,297.11 : 1,165,086.59 = 462,249.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,297.11/1,165,086.59 = 462,249.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,297.11x = 1,165,086.59 × 462,249.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,297.11x = 538,561,262,265.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,561,262,265.38/844,297.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,881.21

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