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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,578.95, 687,849.93 and 233,934.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,578.95, 687,849.93 and 233,934.45 is: 350,892.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,578.95 : 687,849.93 = 233,934.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,578.95/687,849.93 = 233,934.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,578.95x = 687,849.93 × 233,934.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,578.95x = 160,911,795,057.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,911,795,057.09/458,578.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,892.24

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