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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,624.18, 1,165,581.86 and 462,657.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,624.18, 1,165,581.86 and 462,657.34 is: 638,467.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,624.18 : 1,165,581.86 = 462,657.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,624.18/1,165,581.86 = 462,657.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,624.18x = 1,165,581.86 × 462,657.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,624.18x = 539,265,002,899.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,265,002,899.85/844,624.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,467.40

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