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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,002.20, 688,503.30 and 412,346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,002.20, 688,503.30 and 412,346.20 is: 618,519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,002.20 : 688,503.30 = 412,346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,002.20/688,503.30 = 412,346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,002.20x = 688,503.30 × 412,346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,002.20x = 283,901,719,442.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,901,719,442.46/459,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,519.30

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