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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,311.65, 687,201.05 and 306,682.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,311.65, 687,201.05 and 306,682.02 is: 459,844.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,311.65 : 687,201.05 = 306,682.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,311.65/687,201.05 = 306,682.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,311.65x = 687,201.05 × 306,682.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,311.65x = 210,752,204,626.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,752,204,626.71/458,311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,844.75

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