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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,486.96, 687,263.88 and 424,544.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,486.96, 687,263.88 and 424,544.72 is: 636,385.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,486.96 : 687,263.88 = 424,544.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,486.96/687,263.88 = 424,544.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,486.96x = 687,263.88 × 424,544.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,486.96x = 291,774,251,500.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,774,251,500.71/458,486.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,385.06

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