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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,544.57, 631,750.59 and 354,822.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,544.57, 631,750.59 and 354,822.12 is: 488,849.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,544.57 : 631,750.59 = 354,822.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,544.57/631,750.59 = 354,822.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,544.57x = 631,750.59 × 354,822.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,544.57x = 224,159,083,655.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,159,083,655.05/458,544.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,849.06

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