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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,603.40, 687,905.10 and 353,627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,603.40, 687,905.10 and 353,627.40 is: 530,441.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,603.40 : 687,905.10 = 353,627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,603.40/687,905.10 = 353,627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,603.40x = 687,905.10 × 353,627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,603.40x = 243,262,091,959.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,262,091,959.74/458,603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,441.10

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