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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,199.62, 685,549.42 and 363,034.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,199.62, 685,549.42 and 363,034.69 is: 544,353.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,199.62 : 685,549.42 = 363,034.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,199.62/685,549.42 = 363,034.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,199.62x = 685,549.42 × 363,034.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,199.62x = 248,878,221,169.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,878,221,169.38/457,199.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,353.52

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