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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,420.10, 687,630.15 and 332,448.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,420.10, 687,630.15 and 332,448.90 is: 498,673.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,420.10 : 687,630.15 = 332,448.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,420.10/687,630.15 = 332,448.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,420.10x = 687,630.15 × 332,448.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,420.10x = 228,601,886,974.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,601,886,974.34/458,420.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,673.35

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