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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,175.80, 686,097.30 and 437,180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,175.80, 686,097.30 and 437,180.60 is: 654,657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,175.80 : 686,097.30 = 437,180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,175.80/686,097.30 = 437,180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,175.80x = 686,097.30 × 437,180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,175.80x = 299,948,429,272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,948,429,272.38/458,175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,657.95

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