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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,072.04, 687,303.90 and 236,611.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,072.04, 687,303.90 and 236,611.56 is: 355,018.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,072.04 : 687,303.90 = 236,611.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,072.04/687,303.90 = 236,611.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,072.04x = 687,303.90 × 236,611.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,072.04x = 162,624,047,973.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,624,047,973.08/458,072.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,018.50

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