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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,711.20, 688,066.80 and 364,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,711.20, 688,066.80 and 364,232.80 is: 546,349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,711.20 : 688,066.80 = 364,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,711.20/688,066.80 = 364,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,711.20x = 688,066.80 × 364,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,711.20x = 250,616,497,151.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,616,497,151.04/458,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,349.20

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