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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,706.70, 1,165,710.15 and 462,708.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,706.70, 1,165,710.15 and 462,708.68 is: 638,546.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,706.70 : 1,165,710.15 = 462,708.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,706.70/1,165,710.15 = 462,708.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,706.70x = 1,165,710.15 × 462,708.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,706.70x = 539,384,198,940.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,384,198,940.55/844,706.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,546.14

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