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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,230.28, 687,848.22 and 364,065.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,230.28, 687,848.22 and 364,065.74 is: 546,498.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,230.28 : 687,848.22 = 364,065.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,230.28/687,848.22 = 364,065.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,230.28x = 687,848.22 × 364,065.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,230.28x = 250,421,971,221.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,421,971,221.98/458,230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,498.09

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