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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,359.20, 687,538.80 and 363,880.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,359.20, 687,538.80 and 363,880.80 is: 545,821.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,359.20 : 687,538.80 = 363,880.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,359.20/687,538.80 = 363,880.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,359.20x = 687,538.80 × 363,880.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,359.20x = 250,182,168,575.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,182,168,575.04/458,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,821.20

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