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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,778.74, 898,512.72 and 457,595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,778.74, 898,512.72 and 457,595.28 is: 630,820.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,778.74 : 898,512.72 = 457,595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,778.74/898,512.72 = 457,595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,778.74x = 898,512.72 × 457,595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,778.74x = 411,155,179,691.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,155,179,691.96/651,778.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,820.18

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