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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,152.14, 826,450.29 and 455,597.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,152.14, 826,450.29 and 455,597.46 is: 628,435.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,152.14 : 826,450.29 = 455,597.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,152.14/826,450.29 = 455,597.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,152.14x = 826,450.29 × 455,597.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,152.14x = 376,528,652,940.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,528,652,940.26/599,152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,435.80

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