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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,197.20, 687,295.80 and 433,702.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,197.20, 687,295.80 and 433,702.80 is: 650,554.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,197.20 : 687,295.80 = 433,702.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,197.20/687,295.80 = 433,702.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,197.20x = 687,295.80 × 433,702.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,197.20x = 298,082,112,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,082,112,888.24/458,197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,554.20

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