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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,529.80, 687,794.70 and 427,425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,529.80, 687,794.70 and 427,425.80 is: 641,138.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,529.80 : 687,794.70 = 427,425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,529.80/687,794.70 = 427,425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,529.80x = 687,794.70 × 427,425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,529.80x = 293,981,199,883.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,981,199,883.26/458,529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,138.70

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