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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,161.14, 826,462.68 and 455,606.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,161.14, 826,462.68 and 455,606.46 is: 628,448.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,161.14 : 826,462.68 = 455,606.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,161.14/826,462.68 = 455,606.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,161.14x = 826,462.68 × 455,606.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,161.14x = 376,541,735,956.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,541,735,956.91/599,161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,448.19

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