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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,759.04, 688,234.26 and 231,182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,759.04, 688,234.26 and 231,182.64 is: 346,822.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,759.04 : 688,234.26 = 231,182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,759.04/688,234.26 = 231,182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,759.04x = 688,234.26 × 231,182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,759.04x = 159,107,813,165.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,107,813,165.25/458,759.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,822.19

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