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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,299.80, 687,449.70 and 384,816.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,299.80, 687,449.70 and 384,816.60 is: 577,224.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,299.80 : 687,449.70 = 384,816.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,299.80/687,449.70 = 384,816.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,299.80x = 687,449.70 × 384,816.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,299.80x = 264,542,056,225.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,542,056,225.02/458,299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,224.90

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