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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,963.36, 686,447.55 and 429,507.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,963.36, 686,447.55 and 429,507.09 is: 640,994.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,963.36 : 686,447.55 = 429,507.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,963.36/686,447.55 = 429,507.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,963.36x = 686,447.55 × 429,507.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,963.36x = 294,834,089,638.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,834,089,638.13/459,963.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,994.73

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