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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,463.20, 687,694.80 and 451,464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,463.20, 687,694.80 and 451,464.80 is: 677,197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,463.20 : 687,694.80 = 451,464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,463.20/687,694.80 = 451,464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,463.20x = 687,694.80 × 451,464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,463.20x = 310,469,995,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,469,995,343.04/458,463.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,197.20

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