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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,452.65, 1,028,529.07 and 457,903.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,452.65, 1,028,529.07 and 457,903.84 is: 687,089.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,452.65 : 1,028,529.07 = 457,903.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,452.65/1,028,529.07 = 457,903.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,452.65x = 1,028,529.07 × 457,903.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,452.65x = 470,967,413,632.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,967,413,632.59/685,452.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,089.64

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