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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,389.80, 687,584.70 and 318,421.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,389.80, 687,584.70 and 318,421.80 is: 477,632.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,389.80 : 687,584.70 = 318,421.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,389.80/687,584.70 = 318,421.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,389.80x = 687,584.70 × 318,421.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,389.80x = 218,941,957,826.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,941,957,826.46/458,389.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,632.70

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