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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,237.20, 685,855.80 and 394,251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,237.20, 685,855.80 and 394,251.60 is: 591,377.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,237.20 : 685,855.80 = 394,251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,237.20/685,855.80 = 394,251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,237.20x = 685,855.80 × 394,251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,237.20x = 270,399,746,519.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,399,746,519.28/457,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,377.40

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