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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,985.12, 837,771.12 and 454,819.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,985.12, 837,771.12 and 454,819.68 is: 628,785.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,985.12 : 837,771.12 = 454,819.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,985.12/837,771.12 = 454,819.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,985.12x = 837,771.12 × 454,819.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,985.12x = 381,034,792,711.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,034,792,711.64/605,985.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,785.72

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