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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,345.14, 632,632.56 and 313,209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,345.14, 632,632.56 and 313,209.70 is: 432,308.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,345.14 : 632,632.56 = 313,209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,345.14/632,632.56 = 313,209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,345.14x = 632,632.56 × 313,209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,345.14x = 198,146,654,327.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,146,654,327.83/458,345.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,308.84

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