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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,966.40, 878,105.70 and 452,434.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,966.40, 878,105.70 and 452,434.20 is: 679,158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,966.40 : 878,105.70 = 452,434.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,966.40/878,105.70 = 452,434.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,966.40x = 878,105.70 × 452,434.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,966.40x = 397,285,049,894.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,285,049,894.94/584,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,158.75

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