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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,298.78, 804,438.45 and 452,596.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,298.78, 804,438.45 and 452,596.62 is: 678,886.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,298.78 : 804,438.45 = 452,596.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,298.78/804,438.45 = 452,596.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,298.78x = 804,438.45 × 452,596.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,298.78x = 364,086,123,468.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,086,123,468.04/536,298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,886.73

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