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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,377.04, 1,165,242 and 457,196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,377.04, 1,165,242 and 457,196.50 is: 630,932.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,377.04 : 1,165,242 = 457,196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,377.04/1,165,242 = 457,196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,377.04x = 1,165,242 × 457,196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,377.04x = 532,744,564,053
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,744,564,053/844,377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,932.08

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