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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,950.73, 688,655.97 and 454,671.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,950.73, 688,655.97 and 454,671.08 is: 677,803.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,950.73 : 688,655.97 = 454,671.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,950.73/688,655.97 = 454,671.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,950.73x = 688,655.97 × 454,671.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,950.73x = 313,111,950,185.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,111,950,185.07/461,950.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,803.79

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