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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,029.45, 811,937.72 and 451,848.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,029.45, 811,937.72 and 451,848.74 is: 623,902.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,029.45 : 811,937.72 = 451,848.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,029.45/811,937.72 = 451,848.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,029.45x = 811,937.72 × 451,848.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,029.45x = 366,873,032,810.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,873,032,810.41/588,029.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,902.49

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