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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,794, 1,167,088.44 and 463,720.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,794, 1,167,088.44 and 463,720.24 is: 639,875.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,794 : 1,167,088.44 = 463,720.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,794/1,167,088.44 = 463,720.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,794x = 1,167,088.44 × 463,720.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,794x = 541,202,531,498.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,202,531,498.03/845,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,875.11

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