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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,248.80, 687,373.20 and 308,949.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,248.80, 687,373.20 and 308,949.60 is: 463,424.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,248.80 : 687,373.20 = 308,949.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,248.80/687,373.20 = 308,949.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,248.80x = 687,373.20 × 308,949.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,248.80x = 212,363,675,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,363,675,190.72/458,248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,424.40

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