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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,021.28, 686,699.76 and 307,889.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,021.28, 686,699.76 and 307,889.16 is: 461,610.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,021.28 : 686,699.76 = 307,889.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,021.28/686,699.76 = 307,889.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,021.28x = 686,699.76 × 307,889.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,021.28x = 211,427,412,278.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,427,412,278.60/458,021.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,610.46

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