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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,669.40, 688,004.10 and 178,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,669.40, 688,004.10 and 178,004.40 is: 267,006.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,669.40 : 688,004.10 = 178,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,669.40/688,004.10 = 178,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,669.40x = 688,004.10 × 178,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,669.40x = 122,467,757,018.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,467,757,018.04/458,669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,006.60

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