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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,198.56, 800,974.62 and 450,848.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,198.56, 800,974.62 and 450,848.04 is: 622,403.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,198.56 : 800,974.62 = 450,848.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,198.56/800,974.62 = 450,848.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,198.56x = 800,974.62 × 450,848.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,198.56x = 361,117,837,516.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,117,837,516.75/580,198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,403.88

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