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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,991.60, 878,524.20 and 452,194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,991.60, 878,524.20 and 452,194.80 is: 679,093.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,991.60 : 878,524.20 = 452,194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,991.60/878,524.20 = 452,194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,991.60x = 878,524.20 × 452,194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,991.60x = 397,264,074,914.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,264,074,914.16/584,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,093.64

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