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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,505.20, 687,757.80 and 419,106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,505.20, 687,757.80 and 419,106.80 is: 628,660.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,505.20 : 687,757.80 = 419,106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,505.20/687,757.80 = 419,106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,505.20x = 687,757.80 × 419,106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,505.20x = 288,243,970,733.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,243,970,733.04/458,505.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,660.20

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