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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,468.17, 999,452.66 and 457,516.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,468.17, 999,452.66 and 457,516.17 is: 685,074.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,468.17 : 999,452.66 = 457,516.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,468.17/999,452.66 = 457,516.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,468.17x = 999,452.66 × 457,516.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,468.17x = 457,265,750,811.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,265,750,811.93/667,468.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,074.99

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