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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,800.40, 688,200.60 and 332,173.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,800.40, 688,200.60 and 332,173.10 is: 498,259.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,800.40 : 688,200.60 = 332,173.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,800.40/688,200.60 = 332,173.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,800.40x = 688,200.60 × 332,173.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,800.40x = 228,601,726,723.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,601,726,723.86/458,800.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,259.65

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