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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,419.72, 627,087.96 and 412,700.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,419.72, 627,087.96 and 412,700.32 is: 568,265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,419.72 : 627,087.96 = 412,700.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,419.72/627,087.96 = 412,700.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,419.72x = 627,087.96 × 412,700.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,419.72x = 258,799,401,760.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,799,401,760.15/455,419.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,265.69

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