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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,515.20, 687,772.80 and 411,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,515.20, 687,772.80 and 411,859.20 is: 617,788.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,515.20 : 687,772.80 = 411,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,515.20/687,772.80 = 411,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,515.20x = 687,772.80 × 411,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,515.20x = 283,265,555,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,265,555,189.76/458,515.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,788.80

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