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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,579.96, 687,508.17 and 289,744.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,579.96, 687,508.17 and 289,744.47 is: 434,388.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,579.96 : 687,508.17 = 289,744.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,579.96/687,508.17 = 289,744.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,579.96x = 687,508.17 × 289,744.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,579.96x = 199,201,687,724.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,201,687,724.62/458,579.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,388.13

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