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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,291.28, 804,427.20 and 452,589.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,291.28, 804,427.20 and 452,589.12 is: 678,875.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,291.28 : 804,427.20 = 452,589.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,291.28/804,427.20 = 452,589.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,291.28x = 804,427.20 × 452,589.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,291.28x = 364,074,998,552.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,074,998,552.06/536,291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,875.48

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