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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,302.74, 1,165,094.34 and 462,255.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,302.74, 1,165,094.34 and 462,255.62 is: 637,888.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,302.74 : 1,165,094.34 = 462,255.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,302.74/1,165,094.34 = 462,255.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,302.74x = 1,165,094.34 × 462,255.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,302.74x = 538,571,406,495.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,571,406,495.19/844,302.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,888.97

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