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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,079.52, 862,673.52 and 450,792.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,079.52, 862,673.52 and 450,792.72 is: 622,139.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,079.52 : 862,673.52 = 450,792.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,079.52/862,673.52 = 450,792.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,079.52x = 862,673.52 × 450,792.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,079.52x = 388,886,942,552.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,886,942,552.77/625,079.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,139.95

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