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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,314.30, 1,165,151.79 and 462,337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,314.30, 1,165,151.79 and 462,337.74 is: 638,025.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,314.30 : 1,165,151.79 = 462,337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,314.30/1,165,151.79 = 462,337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,314.30x = 1,165,151.79 × 462,337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,314.30x = 538,693,645,345.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,693,645,345.56/844,314.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,025.02

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