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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,589.23, 687,649.62 and 269,419.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,589.23, 687,649.62 and 269,419.13 is: 403,991.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,589.23 : 687,649.62 = 269,419.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,589.23/687,649.62 = 269,419.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,589.23x = 687,649.62 × 269,419.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,589.23x = 185,265,962,365.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,265,962,365.23/458,589.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,991.09

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