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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,555.09, 1,165,486.18 and 462,595.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,555.09, 1,165,486.18 and 462,595.54 is: 638,381.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,555.09 : 1,165,486.18 = 462,595.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,555.09/1,165,486.18 = 462,595.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,555.09x = 1,165,486.18 × 462,595.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,555.09x = 539,148,708,799.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,148,708,799.64/844,555.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,381.93

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