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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,294.40, 687,175.16 and 306,664.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,294.40, 687,175.16 and 306,664.74 is: 459,818.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,294.40 : 687,175.16 = 306,664.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,294.40/687,175.16 = 306,664.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,294.40x = 687,175.16 × 306,664.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,294.40x = 210,732,390,242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,732,390,242.54/458,294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,818.82

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