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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,298.86, 1,165,089 and 462,251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,298.86, 1,165,089 and 462,251.74 is: 637,883.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,298.86 : 1,165,089 = 462,251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,298.86/1,165,089 = 462,251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,298.86x = 1,165,089 × 462,251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,298.86x = 538,564,417,504.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,564,417,504.86/844,298.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,883.63

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