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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,130.72, 925,993.14 and 455,728.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,130.72, 925,993.14 and 455,728.96 is: 682,706.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,130.72 : 925,993.14 = 455,728.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,130.72/925,993.14 = 455,728.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,130.72x = 925,993.14 × 455,728.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,130.72x = 422,001,890,659.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,001,890,659.33/618,130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,706.55

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