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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,519.89, 727,962.44 and 457,663.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,519.89, 727,962.44 and 457,663.53 is: 687,612.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,519.89 : 727,962.44 = 457,663.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,519.89/727,962.44 = 457,663.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,519.89x = 727,962.44 × 457,663.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,519.89x = 333,161,859,997.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,161,859,997.81/484,519.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,612.35

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