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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,899.56, 812,925.54 and 445,699.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,899.56, 812,925.54 and 445,699.56 is: 615,250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,899.56 : 812,925.54 = 445,699.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,899.56/812,925.54 = 445,699.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,899.56x = 812,925.54 × 445,699.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,899.56x = 362,320,555,490.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,320,555,490.76/588,899.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,250.17

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