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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,942, 1,166,019.96 and 462,983.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,942, 1,166,019.96 and 462,983.28 is: 638,916.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,942 : 1,166,019.96 = 462,983.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,942/1,166,019.96 = 462,983.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,942x = 1,166,019.96 × 462,983.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,942x = 539,847,745,626.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,847,745,626.27/844,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,916.93

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