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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,015.34, 686,690.86 and 307,883.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,015.34, 686,690.86 and 307,883.26 is: 461,601.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,015.34 : 686,690.86 = 307,883.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,015.34/686,690.86 = 307,883.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,015.34x = 686,690.86 × 307,883.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,015.34x = 211,420,615,616.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,420,615,616.13/458,015.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,601.60

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