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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,635.04, 688,149.68 and 237,174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,635.04, 688,149.68 and 237,174.56 is: 355,863.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,635.04 : 688,149.68 = 237,174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,635.04/688,149.68 = 237,174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,635.04x = 688,149.68 × 237,174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,635.04x = 163,211,597,568.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,211,597,568.14/458,635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,863.78

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