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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,466.83, 891,731.40 and 452,534.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,466.83, 891,731.40 and 452,534.72 is: 678,825.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,466.83 : 891,731.40 = 452,534.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,466.83/891,731.40 = 452,534.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,466.83x = 891,731.40 × 452,534.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,466.83x = 403,539,413,258.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,539,413,258.55/594,466.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,825.79

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