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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,902.08, 1,165,964.64 and 462,943.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,902.08, 1,165,964.64 and 462,943.36 is: 638,861.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,902.08 : 1,165,964.64 = 462,943.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,902.08/1,165,964.64 = 462,943.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,902.08x = 1,165,964.64 × 462,943.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,902.08x = 539,775,588,082.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,775,588,082.79/844,902.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,861.71

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