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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,030.57, 811,939.28 and 451,849.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,030.57, 811,939.28 and 451,849.86 is: 623,904.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,030.57 : 811,939.28 = 451,849.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,030.57/811,939.28 = 451,849.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,030.57x = 811,939.28 × 451,849.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,030.57x = 366,874,647,737.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,874,647,737.25/588,030.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,904.04

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