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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,344.61, 1,265,775.66 and 438,682.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,344.61, 1,265,775.66 and 438,682.64 is: 657,638.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,344.61 : 1,265,775.66 = 438,682.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,344.61/1,265,775.66 = 438,682.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,344.61x = 1,265,775.66 × 438,682.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,344.61x = 555,273,801,847.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,273,801,847.66/844,344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,638.83

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