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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,555.59, 1,165,486.88 and 462,596.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,555.59, 1,165,486.88 and 462,596.04 is: 638,382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,555.59 : 1,165,486.88 = 462,596.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,555.59/1,165,486.88 = 462,596.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,555.59x = 1,165,486.88 × 462,596.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,555.59x = 539,149,613,046.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,149,613,046.98/844,555.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,382.62

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