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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,274.28, 898,309.77 and 458,091.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,274.28, 898,309.77 and 458,091.71 is: 631,850.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,274.28 : 898,309.77 = 458,091.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,274.28/898,309.77 = 458,091.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,274.28x = 898,309.77 × 458,091.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,274.28x = 411,508,258,649.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,508,258,649.01/651,274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,850.93

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