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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,321.20, 687,481.80 and 298,891.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,321.20, 687,481.80 and 298,891.60 is: 448,337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,321.20 : 687,481.80 = 298,891.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,321.20/687,481.80 = 298,891.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,321.20x = 687,481.80 × 298,891.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,321.20x = 205,482,535,172.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,482,535,172.88/458,321.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,337.40

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