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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,425.20, 687,637.80 and 290,463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,425.20, 687,637.80 and 290,463.60 is: 435,695.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,425.20 : 687,637.80 = 290,463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,425.20/687,637.80 = 290,463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,425.20x = 687,637.80 × 290,463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,425.20x = 199,733,750,884.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,733,750,884.08/458,425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,695.40

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