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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,872.60, 686,808.90 and 298,440.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,872.60, 686,808.90 and 298,440.30 is: 447,660.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,872.60 : 686,808.90 = 298,440.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,872.60/686,808.90 = 298,440.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,872.60x = 686,808.90 × 298,440.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,872.60x = 204,971,454,158.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,971,454,158.67/457,872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,660.45

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