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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,624.13, 1,165,581.90 and 462,652.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,624.13, 1,165,581.90 and 462,652.43 is: 638,460.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,624.13 : 1,165,581.90 = 462,652.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,624.13/1,165,581.90 = 462,652.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,624.13x = 1,165,581.90 × 462,652.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,624.13x = 539,259,292,571.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,259,292,571.11/844,624.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,460.68

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