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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,346.56, 1,165,211.76 and 462,366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,346.56, 1,165,211.76 and 462,366.64 is: 638,073.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,346.56 : 1,165,211.76 = 462,366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,346.56/1,165,211.76 = 462,366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,346.56x = 1,165,211.76 × 462,366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,346.56x = 538,755,046,359.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,755,046,359.69/844,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,073.36

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