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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,991.12, 837,779.40 and 454,825.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,991.12, 837,779.40 and 454,825.68 is: 628,794.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,991.12 : 837,779.40 = 454,825.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,991.12/837,779.40 = 454,825.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,991.12x = 837,779.40 × 454,825.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,991.12x = 381,043,585,294.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,043,585,294.99/605,991.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,794.01

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