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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,603.06, 1,165,552.50 and 462,643.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,603.06, 1,165,552.50 and 462,643.60 is: 638,448.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,603.06 : 1,165,552.50 = 462,643.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,603.06/1,165,552.50 = 462,643.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,603.06x = 1,165,552.50 × 462,643.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,603.06x = 539,235,404,589
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,235,404,589/844,603.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,448.32

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