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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,408.51, 1,165,285.52 and 457,228.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,408.51, 1,165,285.52 and 457,228.15 is: 630,975.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,408.51 : 1,165,285.52 = 457,228.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,408.51/1,165,285.52 = 457,228.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,408.51x = 1,165,285.52 × 457,228.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,408.51x = 532,801,342,531.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,801,342,531.39/844,408.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,975.81

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