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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,507.40, 687,761.10 and 353,531.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,507.40, 687,761.10 and 353,531.40 is: 530,297.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,507.40 : 687,761.10 = 353,531.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,507.40/687,761.10 = 353,531.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,507.40x = 687,761.10 × 353,531.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,507.40x = 243,145,144,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,145,144,548.54/458,507.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,297.10

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