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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,592.59, 687,139.79 and 278,733.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,592.59, 687,139.79 and 278,733.03 is: 417,644.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,592.59 : 687,139.79 = 278,733.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,592.59/687,139.79 = 278,733.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,592.59x = 687,139.79 × 278,733.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,592.59x = 191,528,554,306.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,528,554,306.60/458,592.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,644.25

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