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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,624.56, 1,165,611.96 and 462,667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,624.56, 1,165,611.96 and 462,667.44 is: 638,497.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,624.56 : 1,165,611.96 = 462,667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,624.56/1,165,611.96 = 462,667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,624.56x = 1,165,611.96 × 462,667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,624.56x = 539,290,701,566.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,290,701,566.58/844,624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,497.54

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