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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,364.35, 688,583.33 and 318,396.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,364.35, 688,583.33 and 318,396.35 is: 478,314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,364.35 : 688,583.33 = 318,396.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,364.35/688,583.33 = 318,396.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,364.35x = 688,583.33 × 318,396.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,364.35x = 219,242,417,350.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,242,417,350.86/458,364.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,314.72

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