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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,159.53, 630,018.11 and 397,625.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,159.53, 630,018.11 and 397,625.08 is: 546,776.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,159.53 : 630,018.11 = 397,625.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,159.53/630,018.11 = 397,625.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,159.53x = 630,018.11 × 397,625.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,159.53x = 250,510,998,240.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,510,998,240.11/458,159.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,776.80

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