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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,037.80, 687,056.70 and 318,069.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,037.80, 687,056.70 and 318,069.80 is: 477,104.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,037.80 : 687,056.70 = 318,069.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,037.80/687,056.70 = 318,069.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,037.80x = 687,056.70 × 318,069.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,037.80x = 218,531,987,157.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,531,987,157.66/458,037.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,104.70

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