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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,941.98, 836,998.59 and 452,713.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,941.98, 836,998.59 and 452,713.86 is: 625,341.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,941.98 : 836,998.59 = 452,713.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,941.98/836,998.59 = 452,713.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,941.98x = 836,998.59 × 452,713.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,941.98x = 378,920,862,493.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,920,862,493.46/605,941.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,341.82

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