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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,709.94, 694,444.64 and 457,307.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,709.94, 694,444.64 and 457,307.82 is: 631,726.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,709.94 : 694,444.64 = 457,307.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,709.94/694,444.64 = 457,307.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,709.94x = 694,444.64 × 457,307.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,709.94x = 317,574,962,142.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,574,962,142.55/502,709.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,726.04

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