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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,281.80, 687,422.70 and 399,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,281.80, 687,422.70 and 399,232.80 is: 598,849.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,281.80 : 687,422.70 = 399,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,281.80/687,422.70 = 399,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,281.80x = 687,422.70 × 399,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,281.80x = 274,441,689,304.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,441,689,304.56/458,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,849.20

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