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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,732.20, 688,098.30 and 290,770.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,732.20, 688,098.30 and 290,770.60 is: 436,155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,732.20 : 688,098.30 = 290,770.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,732.20/688,098.30 = 290,770.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,732.20x = 688,098.30 × 290,770.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,732.20x = 200,078,755,549.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,078,755,549.98/458,732.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,155.90

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