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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,832, 1,165,581.12 and 481,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,832, 1,165,581.12 and 481,995.20 is: 664,989.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,832 : 1,165,581.12 = 481,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,832/1,165,581.12 = 481,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,832x = 1,165,581.12 × 481,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,832x = 561,804,505,050.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,804,505,050.62/844,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,989.61

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