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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,917.98, 1,265,743.80 and 469,803.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,917.98, 1,265,743.80 and 469,803.74 is: 703,797.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,917.98 : 1,265,743.80 = 469,803.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,917.98/1,265,743.80 = 469,803.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,917.98x = 1,265,743.80 × 469,803.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,917.98x = 594,651,171,121.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,651,171,121.81/844,917.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,797.51

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