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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,332.04, 1,165,124.82 and 462,363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,332.04, 1,165,124.82 and 462,363.40 is: 638,032.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,332.04 : 1,165,124.82 = 462,363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,332.04/1,165,124.82 = 462,363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,332.04x = 1,165,124.82 × 462,363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,332.04x = 538,711,073,199.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,711,073,199.59/844,332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,032.25

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