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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,323.88, 1,165,155.14 and 462,350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,323.88, 1,165,155.14 and 462,350.52 is: 638,037.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,323.88 : 1,165,155.14 = 462,350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,323.88/1,165,155.14 = 462,350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,323.88x = 1,165,155.14 × 462,350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,323.88x = 538,710,084,859.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,710,084,859.67/844,323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,037.25

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