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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,038.80, 687,058.20 and 384,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,038.80, 687,058.20 and 384,555.60 is: 576,833.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,038.80 : 687,058.20 = 384,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,038.80/687,058.20 = 384,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,038.80x = 687,058.20 × 384,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,038.80x = 264,212,078,335.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,212,078,335.92/458,038.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,833.40

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