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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,382.53, 999,651.76 and 452,608.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,382.53, 999,651.76 and 452,608.03 is: 624,601.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,382.53 : 999,651.76 = 452,608.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,382.53/999,651.76 = 452,608.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,382.53x = 999,651.76 × 452,608.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,382.53x = 452,450,413,779.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,450,413,779.63/724,382.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,601.50

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