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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,565.96, 687,382.32 and 424,623.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,565.96, 687,382.32 and 424,623.72 is: 636,503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,565.96 : 687,382.32 = 424,623.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,565.96/687,382.32 = 424,623.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,565.96x = 687,382.32 × 424,623.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,565.96x = 291,878,837,780.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,878,837,780.63/458,565.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,503.50

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