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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,808.40, 688,212.60 and 450,935.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,808.40, 688,212.60 and 450,935.20 is: 676,402.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,808.40 : 688,212.60 = 450,935.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,808.40/688,212.60 = 450,935.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,808.40x = 688,212.60 × 450,935.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,808.40x = 310,339,286,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,339,286,423.52/458,808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,402.80

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