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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,440.12, 1,165,337.28 and 462,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,440.12, 1,165,337.28 and 462,483 is: 638,231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,440.12 : 1,165,337.28 = 462,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,440.12/1,165,337.28 = 462,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,440.12x = 1,165,337.28 × 462,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,440.12x = 538,948,681,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,948,681,266.24/844,440.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,231.97

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