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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,382.21, 792,864.35 and 451,554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,382.21, 792,864.35 and 451,554.16 is: 623,315.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,382.21 : 792,864.35 = 451,554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,382.21/792,864.35 = 451,554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,382.21x = 792,864.35 × 451,554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,382.21x = 358,021,194,498.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,021,194,498.21/574,382.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,315.26

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