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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,458.87, 708,234 and 450,214.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,458.87, 708,234 and 450,214.95 is: 670,631.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,458.87 : 708,234 = 450,214.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,458.87/708,234 = 450,214.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,458.87x = 708,234 × 450,214.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,458.87x = 318,857,534,898.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,857,534,898.30/475,458.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,631.16

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