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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,574.22, 687,220.44 and 390,752.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,574.22, 687,220.44 and 390,752.08 is: 585,582.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,574.22 : 687,220.44 = 390,752.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,574.22/687,220.44 = 390,752.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,574.22x = 687,220.44 × 390,752.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,574.22x = 268,532,816,348.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,532,816,348.52/458,574.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,582.02

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