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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,007.20, 688,510.80 and 412,351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,007.20, 688,510.80 and 412,351.20 is: 618,526.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,007.20 : 688,510.80 = 412,351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,007.20/688,510.80 = 412,351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,007.20x = 688,510.80 × 412,351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,007.20x = 283,908,254,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,908,254,592.96/459,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,526.80

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