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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,615.88, 1,165,528.50 and 462,644.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,615.88, 1,165,528.50 and 462,644.36 is: 638,426.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,615.88 : 1,165,528.50 = 462,644.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,615.88/1,165,528.50 = 462,644.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,615.88x = 1,165,528.50 × 462,644.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,615.88x = 539,225,186,944.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,225,186,944.26/844,615.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,426.53

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