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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,224.80, 687,337.20 and 451,226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,224.80, 687,337.20 and 451,226.40 is: 676,839.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,224.80 : 687,337.20 = 451,226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,224.80/687,337.20 = 451,226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,224.80x = 687,337.20 × 451,226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,224.80x = 310,144,690,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,144,690,342.08/458,224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,839.60

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