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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,446.38, 810,509.16 and 452,219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,446.38, 810,509.16 and 452,219.50 is: 622,874.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,446.38 : 810,509.16 = 452,219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,446.38/810,509.16 = 452,219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,446.38x = 810,509.16 × 452,219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,446.38x = 366,528,047,080.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,528,047,080.62/588,446.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,874.16

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