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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,669.80, 688,004.70 and 308,981.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,669.80, 688,004.70 and 308,981.80 is: 463,472.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,669.80 : 688,004.70 = 308,981.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,669.80/688,004.70 = 308,981.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,669.80x = 688,004.70 × 308,981.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,669.80x = 212,580,930,614.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,580,930,614.46/458,669.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,472.70

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