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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,522.70, 687,784.05 and 290,561.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,522.70, 687,784.05 and 290,561.10 is: 435,841.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,522.70 : 687,784.05 = 290,561.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,522.70/687,784.05 = 290,561.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,522.70x = 687,784.05 × 290,561.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,522.70x = 199,843,290,130.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,843,290,130.46/458,522.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,841.65

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