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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,451.55, 1,022,553.93 and 584,811.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,451.55, 1,022,553.93 and 584,811.91 is: 881,421.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,451.55 : 1,022,553.93 = 584,811.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,451.55/1,022,553.93 = 584,811.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,451.55x = 1,022,553.93 × 584,811.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,451.55x = 598,001,715,786.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,001,715,786.95/678,451.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,421.40

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