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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,583.96, 687,514.16 and 289,748.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,583.96, 687,514.16 and 289,748.46 is: 434,394.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,583.96 : 687,514.16 = 289,748.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,583.96/687,514.16 = 289,748.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,583.96x = 687,514.16 × 289,748.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,583.96x = 199,206,169,088.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,206,169,088.19/458,583.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,394.11

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