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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,695.20, 687,605.40 and 357,437.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,695.20, 687,605.40 and 357,437.10 is: 535,814.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,695.20 : 687,605.40 = 357,437.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,695.20/687,605.40 = 357,437.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,695.20x = 687,605.40 × 357,437.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,695.20x = 245,775,680,120.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,775,680,120.34/458,695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,814.81

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