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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,524.80, 687,787.20 and 427,420.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,524.80, 687,787.20 and 427,420.80 is: 641,131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,524.80 : 687,787.20 = 427,420.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,524.80/687,787.20 = 427,420.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,524.80x = 687,787.20 × 427,420.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,524.80x = 293,974,555,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,974,555,253.76/458,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,131.20

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