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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,526.40, 687,789.60 and 353,550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,526.40, 687,789.60 and 353,550.40 is: 530,325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,526.40 : 687,789.60 = 353,550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,526.40/687,789.60 = 353,550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,526.40x = 687,789.60 × 353,550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,526.40x = 243,168,288,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,168,288,195.84/458,526.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,325.60

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