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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,684.53, 998,030.83 and 451,777.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,684.53, 998,030.83 and 451,777.56 is: 623,044.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,684.53 : 998,030.83 = 451,777.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,684.53/998,030.83 = 451,777.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,684.53x = 998,030.83 × 451,777.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,684.53x = 450,887,933,182.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,887,933,182.18/723,684.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,044.87

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