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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,502.80, 687,754.20 and 318,534.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,502.80, 687,754.20 and 318,534.80 is: 477,802.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,502.80 : 687,754.20 = 318,534.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,502.80/687,754.20 = 318,534.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,502.80x = 687,754.20 × 318,534.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,502.80x = 219,073,646,546.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,073,646,546.16/458,502.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,802.20

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