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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,239.80, 687,359.70 and 399,190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,239.80, 687,359.70 and 399,190.80 is: 598,786.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,239.80 : 687,359.70 = 399,190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,239.80/687,359.70 = 399,190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,239.80x = 687,359.70 × 399,190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,239.80x = 274,387,668,530.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,387,668,530.76/458,239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,786.20

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