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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,485.41, 686,833.48 and 300,234.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,485.41, 686,833.48 and 300,234.09 is: 449,765.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,485.41 : 686,833.48 = 300,234.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,485.41/686,833.48 = 300,234.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,485.41x = 686,833.48 × 300,234.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,485.41x = 206,210,826,111.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,210,826,111.44/458,485.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,765.29

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