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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,488.95, 687,642.29 and 230,723.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,488.95, 687,642.29 and 230,723.83 is: 346,039.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,488.95 : 687,642.29 = 230,723.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,488.95/687,642.29 = 230,723.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,488.95x = 687,642.29 × 230,723.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,488.95x = 158,655,462,818.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,655,462,818.77/458,488.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,039.88

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