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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,028.76, 811,936.77 and 451,848.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,028.76, 811,936.77 and 451,848.05 is: 623,901.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,028.76 : 811,936.77 = 451,848.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,028.76/811,936.77 = 451,848.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,028.76x = 811,936.77 × 451,848.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,028.76x = 366,872,046,247.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,872,046,247.80/588,028.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,901.54

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