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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,581.31, 898,649.07 and 458,627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,581.31, 898,649.07 and 458,627.76 is: 632,531.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,581.31 : 898,649.07 = 458,627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,581.31/898,649.07 = 458,627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,581.31x = 898,649.07 × 458,627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,581.31x = 412,145,410,000.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,145,410,000.18/651,581.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,531.05

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