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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,721.33, 1,165,744.44 and 462,748.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,721.33, 1,165,744.44 and 462,748.01 is: 638,608.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,721.33 : 1,165,744.44 = 462,748.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,721.33/1,165,744.44 = 462,748.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,721.33x = 1,165,744.44 × 462,748.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,721.33x = 539,445,913,949.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,445,913,949.84/844,721.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,608.14

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