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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,995.08, 1,167,470.10 and 523,641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,995.08, 1,167,470.10 and 523,641 is: 722,622.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,995.08 : 1,167,470.10 = 523,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,995.08/1,167,470.10 = 523,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,995.08x = 1,167,470.10 × 523,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,995.08x = 611,335,210,634.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,335,210,634.10/845,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,622.65

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