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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,305.60, 1,005,458.40 and 457,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,305.60, 1,005,458.40 and 457,729.20 is: 686,593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,305.60 : 1,005,458.40 = 457,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,305.60/1,005,458.40 = 457,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,305.60x = 1,005,458.40 × 457,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,305.60x = 460,227,669,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,227,669,065.28/670,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,593.80

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