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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,189.85, 1,166,359.66 and 458,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,189.85, 1,166,359.66 and 458,016 is: 632,060.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,189.85 : 1,166,359.66 = 458,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,189.85/1,166,359.66 = 458,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,189.85x = 1,166,359.66 × 458,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,189.85x = 534,211,386,034.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,211,386,034.56/845,189.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,060.82

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