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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,433.70, 687,650.55 and 290,472.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,433.70, 687,650.55 and 290,472.10 is: 435,708.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,433.70 : 687,650.55 = 290,472.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,433.70/687,650.55 = 290,472.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,433.70x = 687,650.55 × 290,472.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,433.70x = 199,743,299,324.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,743,299,324.66/458,433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,708.15

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