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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,299.35, 686,528.87 and 233,650.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,299.35, 686,528.87 and 233,650.71 is: 350,006.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,299.35 : 686,528.87 = 233,650.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,299.35/686,528.87 = 233,650.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,299.35x = 686,528.87 × 233,650.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,299.35x = 160,407,956,742.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,407,956,742.74/458,299.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,006.95

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