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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,442.10, 687,572.18 and 230,676.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,442.10, 687,572.18 and 230,676.99 is: 345,969.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,442.10 : 687,572.18 = 230,676.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,442.10/687,572.18 = 230,676.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,442.10x = 687,572.18 × 230,676.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,442.10x = 158,607,078,023.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,607,078,023.40/458,442.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,969.70

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