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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,411.40, 688,392.60 and 298,758.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,411.40, 688,392.60 and 298,758.60 is: 448,643.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,411.40 : 688,392.60 = 298,758.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,411.40/688,392.60 = 298,758.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,411.40x = 688,392.60 × 298,758.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,411.40x = 205,663,209,426.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,663,209,426.36/458,411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,643.31

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