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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,791.28, 998,414.04 and 451,386.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,791.28, 998,414.04 and 451,386.36 is: 622,652.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,791.28 : 998,414.04 = 451,386.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,791.28/998,414.04 = 451,386.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,791.28x = 998,414.04 × 451,386.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,791.28x = 450,670,479,288.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,670,479,288.49/723,791.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,652.54

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