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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,731.56, 1,165,758.60 and 462,758.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,731.56, 1,165,758.60 and 462,758.24 is: 638,622.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,731.56 : 1,165,758.60 = 462,758.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,731.56/1,165,758.60 = 462,758.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,731.56x = 1,165,758.60 × 462,758.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,731.56x = 539,464,398,000.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,464,398,000.86/844,731.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,622.28

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