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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,993.12, 837,782.16 and 454,827.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,993.12, 837,782.16 and 454,827.68 is: 628,796.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,993.12 : 837,782.16 = 454,827.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,993.12/837,782.16 = 454,827.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,993.12x = 837,782.16 × 454,827.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,993.12x = 381,046,516,178.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,046,516,178.19/605,993.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,796.77

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