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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,166.80, 687,250.20 and 318,198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,166.80, 687,250.20 and 318,198.80 is: 477,298.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,166.80 : 687,250.20 = 318,198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,166.80/687,250.20 = 318,198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,166.80x = 687,250.20 × 318,198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,166.80x = 218,682,188,939.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,682,188,939.76/458,166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,298.20

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