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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,439.58, 687,302.97 and 218,430.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,439.58, 687,302.97 and 218,430.46 is: 327,475.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,439.58 : 687,302.97 = 218,430.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,439.58/687,302.97 = 218,430.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,439.58x = 687,302.97 × 218,430.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,439.58x = 150,127,903,896.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,127,903,896.47/458,439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,475.88

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