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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,206.80, 687,310.20 and 451,208.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,206.80, 687,310.20 and 451,208.40 is: 676,812.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,206.80 : 687,310.20 = 451,208.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,206.80/687,310.20 = 451,208.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,206.80x = 687,310.20 × 451,208.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,206.80x = 310,120,135,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,120,135,645.68/458,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,812.60

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