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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,359.62, 810,946.26 and 451,150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,359.62, 810,946.26 and 451,150.02 is: 622,886.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,359.62 : 810,946.26 = 451,150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,359.62/810,946.26 = 451,150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,359.62x = 810,946.26 × 451,150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,359.62x = 365,858,421,417.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,858,421,417.93/587,359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,886.57

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