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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,422.60, 687,633.90 and 332,451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,422.60, 687,633.90 and 332,451.40 is: 498,677.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,422.60 : 687,633.90 = 332,451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,422.60/687,633.90 = 332,451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,422.60x = 687,633.90 × 332,451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,422.60x = 228,604,852,742.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,604,852,742.46/458,422.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,677.10

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