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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,964.88, 1,166,078.64 and 463,015.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,964.88, 1,166,078.64 and 463,015.92 is: 638,976.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,964.88 : 1,166,078.64 = 463,015.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,964.88/1,166,078.64 = 463,015.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,964.88x = 1,166,078.64 × 463,015.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,964.88x = 539,912,974,291.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,912,974,291.95/844,964.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,976.82

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