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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,835.02, 764,975.23 and 452,756.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,835.02, 764,975.23 and 452,756.79 is: 624,235.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,835.02 : 764,975.23 = 452,756.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,835.02/764,975.23 = 452,756.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,835.02x = 764,975.23 × 452,756.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,835.02x = 346,347,728,432.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,347,728,432.42/554,835.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,235.53

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