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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,240.80, 687,361.20 and 308,552.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,240.80, 687,361.20 and 308,552.80 is: 462,829.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,240.80 : 687,361.20 = 308,552.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,240.80/687,361.20 = 308,552.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,240.80x = 687,361.20 × 308,552.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,240.80x = 212,087,222,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,087,222,871.36/458,240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,829.20

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