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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,525.04, 687,473.82 and 233,449.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,525.04, 687,473.82 and 233,449.92 is: 350,015.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,525.04 : 687,473.82 = 233,449.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,525.04/687,473.82 = 233,449.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,525.04x = 687,473.82 × 233,449.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,525.04x = 160,490,708,281.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,490,708,281.09/458,525.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,015.14

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