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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,687.20, 688,030.80 and 364,208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,687.20, 688,030.80 and 364,208.80 is: 546,313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,687.20 : 688,030.80 = 364,208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,687.20/688,030.80 = 364,208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,687.20x = 688,030.80 × 364,208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,687.20x = 250,586,872,031.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,586,872,031.04/458,687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,313.20

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