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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,999.40, 688,499.10 and 370,425.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,999.40, 688,499.10 and 370,425.90 is: 555,638.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,999.40 : 688,499.10 = 370,425.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,999.40/688,499.10 = 370,425.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,999.40x = 688,499.10 × 370,425.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,999.40x = 255,037,898,766.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,037,898,766.69/458,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,638.85

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