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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,028.51, 811,936.43 and 451,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,028.51, 811,936.43 and 451,847.80 is: 623,901.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,028.51 : 811,936.43 = 451,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,028.51/811,936.43 = 451,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,028.51x = 811,936.43 × 451,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,028.51x = 366,871,687,605.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,871,687,605.51/588,028.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,901.19

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