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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,722.33, 1,165,745.82 and 462,749.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,722.33, 1,165,745.82 and 462,749.01 is: 638,609.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,722.33 : 1,165,745.82 = 462,749.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,722.33/1,165,745.82 = 462,749.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,722.33x = 1,165,745.82 × 462,749.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,722.33x = 539,447,724,116.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,447,724,116.64/844,722.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,609.52

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