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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,001.40, 880,689.90 and 454,448.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,001.40, 880,689.90 and 454,448.60 is: 680,658.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,001.40 : 880,689.90 = 454,448.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,001.40/880,689.90 = 454,448.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,001.40x = 880,689.90 × 454,448.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,001.40x = 400,228,292,089.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,228,292,089.14/588,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,658.74

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