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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,454.14, 797,705.91 and 451,083.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,454.14, 797,705.91 and 451,083.26 is: 622,057.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,454.14 : 797,705.91 = 451,083.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,454.14/797,705.91 = 451,083.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,454.14x = 797,705.91 × 451,083.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,454.14x = 359,831,782,404.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,831,782,404.07/578,454.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,057.58

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