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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,471.20, 687,706.80 and 451,472.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,471.20, 687,706.80 and 451,472.80 is: 677,209.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,471.20 : 687,706.80 = 451,472.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,471.20/687,706.80 = 451,472.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,471.20x = 687,706.80 × 451,472.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,471.20x = 310,480,914,575.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,480,914,575.04/458,471.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,209.20

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