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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,801.10, 688,201.65 and 299,368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,801.10, 688,201.65 and 299,368.80 is: 449,053.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,801.10 : 688,201.65 = 299,368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,801.10/688,201.65 = 299,368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,801.10x = 688,201.65 × 299,368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,801.10x = 206,026,102,118.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,026,102,118.52/458,801.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,053.20

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