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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,424.20, 686,525.10 and 368,777.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,424.20, 686,525.10 and 368,777.80 is: 553,480.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,424.20 : 686,525.10 = 368,777.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,424.20/686,525.10 = 368,777.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,424.20x = 686,525.10 × 368,777.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,424.20x = 253,175,216,022.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,175,216,022.78/457,424.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,480.15

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