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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,605.80, 687,908.70 and 318,637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,605.80, 687,908.70 and 318,637.80 is: 477,956.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,605.80 : 687,908.70 = 318,637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,605.80/687,908.70 = 318,637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,605.80x = 687,908.70 × 318,637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,605.80x = 219,193,714,768.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,193,714,768.86/458,605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,956.70

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