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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,304.40, 687,456.60 and 452,083.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,304.40, 687,456.60 and 452,083.60 is: 678,125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,304.40 : 687,456.60 = 452,083.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,304.40/687,456.60 = 452,083.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,304.40x = 687,456.60 × 452,083.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,304.40x = 310,787,854,571.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,787,854,571.76/458,304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,125.40

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