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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,376.54, 1,165,241.31 and 457,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,376.54, 1,165,241.31 and 457,196 is: 630,931.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,376.54 : 1,165,241.31 = 457,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,376.54/1,165,241.31 = 457,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,376.54x = 1,165,241.31 × 457,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,376.54x = 532,743,665,966.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,743,665,966.76/844,376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,931.39

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