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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,915.60, 697,373.40 and 457,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,915.60, 697,373.40 and 457,042.40 is: 685,563.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,915.60 : 697,373.40 = 457,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,915.60/697,373.40 = 457,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,915.60x = 697,373.40 × 457,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,915.60x = 318,729,212,432.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,729,212,432.16/464,915.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,563.60

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