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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,131.89, 826,422.35 and 455,577.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,131.89, 826,422.35 and 455,577.21 is: 628,407.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,131.89 : 826,422.35 = 455,577.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,131.89/826,422.35 = 455,577.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,131.89x = 826,422.35 × 455,577.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,131.89x = 376,499,186,216.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,499,186,216.76/599,131.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,407.86

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