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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,477.20, 687,715.80 and 419,078.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,477.20, 687,715.80 and 419,078.80 is: 628,618.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,477.20 : 687,715.80 = 419,078.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,477.20/687,715.80 = 419,078.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,477.20x = 687,715.80 × 419,078.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,477.20x = 288,207,112,205.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,207,112,205.04/458,477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,618.20

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