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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,001.40, 687,002.10 and 316,283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,001.40, 687,002.10 and 316,283.80 is: 474,425.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,001.40 : 687,002.10 = 316,283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,001.40/687,002.10 = 316,283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,001.40x = 687,002.10 × 316,283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,001.40x = 217,287,634,795.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,287,634,795.98/458,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,425.70

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