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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,527.80, 687,791.70 and 427,423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,527.80, 687,791.70 and 427,423.80 is: 641,135.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,527.80 : 687,791.70 = 427,423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,527.80/687,791.70 = 427,423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,527.80x = 687,791.70 × 427,423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,527.80x = 293,978,542,022.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,978,542,022.46/458,527.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,135.70

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