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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,445.83, 687,818.16 and 230,623.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,445.83, 687,818.16 and 230,623.85 is: 346,010.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,445.83 : 687,818.16 = 230,623.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,445.83/687,818.16 = 230,623.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,445.83x = 687,818.16 × 230,623.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,445.83x = 158,627,273,878.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,627,273,878.66/458,445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,010.95

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