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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,837.02, 764,977.99 and 452,758.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,837.02, 764,977.99 and 452,758.79 is: 624,238.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,837.02 : 764,977.99 = 452,758.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,837.02/764,977.99 = 452,758.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,837.02x = 764,977.99 × 452,758.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,837.02x = 346,350,509,129.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,350,509,129.03/554,837.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,238.28

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