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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,664.20, 881,684.10 and 454,819.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,664.20, 881,684.10 and 454,819.80 is: 681,215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,664.20 : 881,684.10 = 454,819.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,664.20/881,684.10 = 454,819.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,664.20x = 881,684.10 × 454,819.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,664.20x = 401,007,386,025.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,007,386,025.18/588,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,215.85

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