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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,322.88, 1,165,153.76 and 462,349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,322.88, 1,165,153.76 and 462,349.52 is: 638,035.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,322.88 : 1,165,153.76 = 462,349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,322.88/1,165,153.76 = 462,349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,322.88x = 1,165,153.76 × 462,349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,322.88x = 538,708,281,662.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,708,281,662.20/844,322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,035.87

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