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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963,179.40, 1,444,783.14 and 457,791.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963,179.40, 1,444,783.14 and 457,791.93 is: 686,694.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963,179.40 : 1,444,783.14 = 457,791.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963,179.40/1,444,783.14 = 457,791.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963,179.40x = 1,444,783.14 × 457,791.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963,179.40x = 661,410,062,092.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,410,062,092.06/963,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,694.57

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