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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,204.80, 687,307.20 and 308,516.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,204.80, 687,307.20 and 308,516.80 is: 462,775.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,204.80 : 687,307.20 = 308,516.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,204.80/687,307.20 = 308,516.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,204.80x = 687,307.20 × 308,516.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,204.80x = 212,045,817,960.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,045,817,960.96/458,204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,775.20

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