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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,249.64, 825,895.14 and 453,706.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,249.64, 825,895.14 and 453,706.72 is: 625,305.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,249.64 : 825,895.14 = 453,706.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,249.64/825,895.14 = 453,706.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,249.64x = 825,895.14 × 453,706.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,249.64x = 374,714,171,267.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,714,171,267.20/599,249.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,305.62

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