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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,667.40, 688,001.10 and 417,333.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,667.40, 688,001.10 and 417,333.10 is: 625,999.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,667.40 : 688,001.10 = 417,333.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,667.40/688,001.10 = 417,333.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,667.40x = 688,001.10 × 417,333.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,667.40x = 287,125,631,866.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,125,631,866.41/458,667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,999.65

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