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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,001.90, 687,002.85 and 316,284.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,001.90, 687,002.85 and 316,284.30 is: 474,426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,001.90 : 687,002.85 = 316,284.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,001.90/687,002.85 = 316,284.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,001.90x = 687,002.85 × 316,284.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,001.90x = 217,288,215,510.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,288,215,510.26/458,001.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,426.45

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