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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,477.76, 1,165,381.08 and 457,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,477.76, 1,165,381.08 and 457,297.40 is: 631,071.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,477.76 : 1,165,381.08 = 457,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,477.76/1,165,381.08 = 457,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,477.76x = 1,165,381.08 × 457,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,477.76x = 532,925,737,893.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,925,737,893.19/844,477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,071.37

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