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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,797.46, 998,186.49 and 451,890.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,797.46, 998,186.49 and 451,890.18 is: 623,200.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,797.46 : 998,186.49 = 451,890.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,797.46/998,186.49 = 451,890.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,797.46x = 998,186.49 × 451,890.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,797.46x = 451,070,672,639.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,070,672,639.67/723,797.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,200.13

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