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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,523.04, 687,470.82 and 233,447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,523.04, 687,470.82 and 233,447.92 is: 350,012.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,523.04 : 687,470.82 = 233,447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,523.04/687,470.82 = 233,447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,523.04x = 687,470.82 × 233,447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,523.04x = 160,488,632,989.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,488,632,989.69/458,523.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,012.15

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