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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,284.27, 826,707.48 and 454,795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,284.27, 826,707.48 and 454,795.20 is: 628,434.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,284.27 : 826,707.48 = 454,795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,284.27/826,707.48 = 454,795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,284.27x = 826,707.48 × 454,795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,284.27x = 375,982,593,708.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,982,593,708.10/598,284.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,434.70

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