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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,358.10, 686,037.15 and 448,610.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,358.10, 686,037.15 and 448,610.10 is: 672,915.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,358.10 : 686,037.15 = 448,610.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,358.10/686,037.15 = 448,610.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,358.10x = 686,037.15 × 448,610.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,358.10x = 307,763,194,465.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,763,194,465.22/457,358.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,915.15

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