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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,803.90, 688,205.85 and 332,176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,803.90, 688,205.85 and 332,176.60 is: 498,264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,803.90 : 688,205.85 = 332,176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,803.90/688,205.85 = 332,176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,803.90x = 688,205.85 × 332,176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,803.90x = 228,605,879,353.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,605,879,353.11/458,803.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,264.90

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