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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,436.42, 682,927.97 and 444,507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,436.42, 682,927.97 and 444,507.66 is: 662,178.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,436.42 : 682,927.97 = 444,507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,436.42/682,927.97 = 444,507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,436.42x = 682,927.97 × 444,507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,436.42x = 303,566,711,670.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,566,711,670.71/458,436.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,178.44

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