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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,595.90, 684,805.77 and 374,522.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,595.90, 684,805.77 and 374,522.96 is: 559,262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,595.90 : 684,805.77 = 374,522.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,595.90/684,805.77 = 374,522.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,595.90x = 684,805.77 × 374,522.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,595.90x = 256,475,485,717.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,475,485,717.49/458,595.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,262.49

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