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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,003.20, 828,004.80 and 458,691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,003.20, 828,004.80 and 458,691.20 is: 688,036.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,003.20 : 828,004.80 = 458,691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,003.20/828,004.80 = 458,691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,003.20x = 828,004.80 × 458,691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,003.20x = 379,798,515,317.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,798,515,317.76/552,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,036.80

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