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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,227.79, 881,045.39 and 454,584.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,227.79, 881,045.39 and 454,584.59 is: 627,534.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,227.79 : 881,045.39 = 454,584.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,227.79/881,045.39 = 454,584.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,227.79x = 881,045.39 × 454,584.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,227.79x = 400,509,654,115.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,509,654,115.78/638,227.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,534.03

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