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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,005.70, 828,008.55 and 458,693.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,005.70, 828,008.55 and 458,693.70 is: 688,040.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,005.70 : 828,008.55 = 458,693.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,005.70/828,008.55 = 458,693.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,005.70x = 828,008.55 × 458,693.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,005.70x = 379,802,305,431.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,802,305,431.14/552,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,040.55

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