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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,027.76, 811,935.39 and 451,847.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,027.76, 811,935.39 and 451,847.05 is: 623,900.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,027.76 : 811,935.39 = 451,847.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,027.76/811,935.39 = 451,847.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,027.76x = 811,935.39 × 451,847.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,027.76x = 366,870,610,426.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,870,610,426.69/588,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,900.16

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