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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,743.10, 884,151.45 and 455,946.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,743.10, 884,151.45 and 455,946.30 is: 684,722.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,743.10 : 884,151.45 = 455,946.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,743.10/884,151.45 = 455,946.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,743.10x = 884,151.45 × 455,946.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,743.10x = 403,125,582,267.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,125,582,267.14/588,743.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,722.39

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