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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,575.95, 687,845.43 and 233,931.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,575.95, 687,845.43 and 233,931.45 is: 350,887.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,575.95 : 687,845.43 = 233,931.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,575.95/687,845.43 = 233,931.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,575.95x = 687,845.43 × 233,931.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,575.95x = 160,908,678,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,908,678,815.77/458,575.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,887.74

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