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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,973.40, 682,460.10 and 437,477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,973.40, 682,460.10 and 437,477.40 is: 656,216.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,973.40 : 682,460.10 = 437,477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,973.40/682,460.10 = 437,477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,973.40x = 682,460.10 × 437,477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,973.40x = 298,560,870,151.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,560,870,151.74/454,973.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,216.10

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