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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,216.30, 687,324.45 and 399,167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,216.30, 687,324.45 and 399,167.30 is: 598,750.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,216.30 : 687,324.45 = 399,167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,216.30/687,324.45 = 399,167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,216.30x = 687,324.45 × 399,167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,216.30x = 274,357,444,930.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,357,444,930.49/458,216.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,750.95

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