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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,251.80, 687,377.70 and 308,952.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,251.80, 687,377.70 and 308,952.60 is: 463,428.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,251.80 : 687,377.70 = 308,952.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,251.80/687,377.70 = 308,952.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,251.80x = 687,377.70 × 308,952.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,251.80x = 212,367,127,597.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,367,127,597.02/458,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,428.90

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