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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,543.40, 687,815.10 and 369,969.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,543.40, 687,815.10 and 369,969.90 is: 554,954.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,543.40 : 687,815.10 = 369,969.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,543.40/687,815.10 = 369,969.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,543.40x = 687,815.10 × 369,969.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,543.40x = 254,470,883,765.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,470,883,765.49/458,543.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,954.85

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