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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,246.80, 687,370.20 and 325,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,246.80, 687,370.20 and 325,277.20 is: 487,915.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,246.80 : 687,370.20 = 325,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,246.80/687,370.20 = 325,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,246.80x = 687,370.20 × 325,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,246.80x = 223,585,854,019.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,585,854,019.44/458,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,915.80

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