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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,676.49, 1,165,653.77 and 462,716.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,676.49, 1,165,653.77 and 462,716.85 is: 638,549.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,676.49 : 1,165,653.77 = 462,716.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,676.49/1,165,653.77 = 462,716.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,676.49x = 1,165,653.77 × 462,716.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,676.49x = 539,367,638,331.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,367,638,331.44/844,676.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,549.37

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