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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,478.44, 628,124.10 and 442,611.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,478.44, 628,124.10 and 442,611.06 is: 609,042.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,478.44 : 628,124.10 = 442,611.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,478.44/628,124.10 = 442,611.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,478.44x = 628,124.10 × 442,611.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,478.44x = 278,014,673,712.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,014,673,712.55/456,478.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,042.29

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