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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,228.26, 687,845.20 and 364,063.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,228.26, 687,845.20 and 364,063.74 is: 546,495.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,228.26 : 687,845.20 = 364,063.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,228.26/687,845.20 = 364,063.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,228.26x = 687,845.20 × 364,063.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,228.26x = 250,419,496,053.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,419,496,053.05/458,228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,495.09

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