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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,257.80, 687,386.70 and 325,288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,257.80, 687,386.70 and 325,288.20 is: 487,932.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,257.80 : 687,386.70 = 325,288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,257.80/687,386.70 = 325,288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,257.80x = 687,386.70 × 325,288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,257.80x = 223,598,782,346.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,598,782,346.94/458,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,932.30

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