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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,718.60, 686,577.90 and 417,168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,718.60, 686,577.90 and 417,168.20 is: 625,752.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,718.60 : 686,577.90 = 417,168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,718.60/686,577.90 = 417,168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,718.60x = 686,577.90 × 417,168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,718.60x = 286,418,466,702.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,418,466,702.78/457,718.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,752.30

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