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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,573.22, 687,218.94 and 390,751.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,573.22, 687,218.94 and 390,751.08 is: 585,580.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,573.22 : 687,218.94 = 390,751.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,573.22/687,218.94 = 390,751.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,573.22x = 687,218.94 × 390,751.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,573.22x = 268,531,543,001.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,531,543,001.46/458,573.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,580.52

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