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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,145.90, 966,218.85 and 455,189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,145.90, 966,218.85 and 455,189.10 is: 682,783.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,145.90 : 966,218.85 = 455,189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,145.90/966,218.85 = 455,189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,145.90x = 966,218.85 × 455,189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,145.90x = 439,812,288,734.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,812,288,734.54/644,145.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,783.65

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