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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,029.38, 811,937.64 and 451,848.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,029.38, 811,937.64 and 451,848.67 is: 623,902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,029.38 : 811,937.64 = 451,848.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,029.38/811,937.64 = 451,848.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,029.38x = 811,937.64 × 451,848.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,029.38x = 366,872,942,756.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,872,942,756.94/588,029.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,902.40

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