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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,547.76, 683,635.77 and 446,894.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,547.76, 683,635.77 and 446,894.47 is: 666,262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,547.76 : 683,635.77 = 446,894.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,547.76/683,635.77 = 446,894.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,547.76x = 683,635.77 × 446,894.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,547.76x = 305,513,043,373.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,513,043,373.18/458,547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,262.21

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