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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,939.48, 836,995.14 and 452,711.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,939.48, 836,995.14 and 452,711.36 is: 625,338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,939.48 : 836,995.14 = 452,711.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,939.48/836,995.14 = 452,711.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,939.48x = 836,995.14 × 452,711.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,939.48x = 378,917,208,142.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,917,208,142.79/605,939.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,338.37

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