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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,176.80, 686,098.80 and 437,181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,176.80, 686,098.80 and 437,181.60 is: 654,659.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,176.80 : 686,098.80 = 437,181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,176.80/686,098.80 = 437,181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,176.80x = 686,098.80 × 437,181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,176.80x = 299,949,771,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,949,771,142.08/458,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,659.45

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