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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,165.80, 687,248.70 and 318,197.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,165.80, 687,248.70 and 318,197.80 is: 477,296.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,165.80 : 687,248.70 = 318,197.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,165.80/687,248.70 = 318,197.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,165.80x = 687,248.70 × 318,197.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,165.80x = 218,681,024,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,681,024,392.86/458,165.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,296.70

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