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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,594.88, 686,923.20 and 290,028.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,594.88, 686,923.20 and 290,028.48 is: 434,429.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,594.88 : 686,923.20 = 290,028.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,594.88/686,923.20 = 290,028.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,594.88x = 686,923.20 × 290,028.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,594.88x = 199,227,291,572.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,227,291,572.74/458,594.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,429.82

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