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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545,984.70, 818,977.05 and 452,672.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545,984.70, 818,977.05 and 452,672.70 is: 679,009.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545,984.70 : 818,977.05 = 452,672.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545,984.70/818,977.05 = 452,672.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545,984.70x = 818,977.05 × 452,672.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545,984.70x = 370,728,552,461.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,728,552,461.54/545,984.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,009.05

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