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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,075.50, 685,875.78 and 356,954.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,075.50, 685,875.78 and 356,954.64 is: 535,636.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,075.50 : 685,875.78 = 356,954.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,075.50/685,875.78 = 356,954.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,075.50x = 685,875.78 × 356,954.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,075.50x = 244,826,542,134.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,826,542,134.62/457,075.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,636.98

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