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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,670.80, 688,006.20 and 308,982.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,670.80, 688,006.20 and 308,982.80 is: 463,474.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,670.80 : 688,006.20 = 308,982.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,670.80/688,006.20 = 308,982.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,670.80x = 688,006.20 × 308,982.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,670.80x = 212,582,082,093.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,582,082,093.36/458,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,474.20

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