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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,136.40, 966,204.60 and 455,179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,136.40, 966,204.60 and 455,179.60 is: 682,769.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,136.40 : 966,204.60 = 455,179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,136.40/966,204.60 = 455,179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,136.40x = 966,204.60 × 455,179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,136.40x = 439,796,623,346.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,796,623,346.16/644,136.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,769.40

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