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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,717.41, 1,165,723.25 and 462,718.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,717.41, 1,165,723.25 and 462,718.98 is: 638,559.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,717.41 : 1,165,723.25 = 462,718.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,717.41/1,165,723.25 = 462,718.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,717.41x = 1,165,723.25 × 462,718.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,717.41x = 539,402,270,888.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,402,270,888.69/844,717.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,559.43

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