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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,525.20, 1,076,621.40 and 451,808.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,525.20, 1,076,621.40 and 451,808.40 is: 676,979.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,525.20 : 1,076,621.40 = 451,808.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,525.20/1,076,621.40 = 451,808.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,525.20x = 1,076,621.40 × 451,808.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,525.20x = 486,426,592,139.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,426,592,139.76/718,525.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,979.17

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