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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,247.60, 687,371.40 and 308,948.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,247.60, 687,371.40 and 308,948.40 is: 463,422.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,247.60 : 687,371.40 = 308,948.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,247.60/687,371.40 = 308,948.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,247.60x = 687,371.40 × 308,948.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,247.60x = 212,362,294,235.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,362,294,235.76/458,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,422.60

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