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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,812.20, 688,218.30 and 290,850.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,812.20, 688,218.30 and 290,850.60 is: 436,275.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,812.20 : 688,218.30 = 290,850.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,812.20/688,218.30 = 290,850.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,812.20x = 688,218.30 × 290,850.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,812.20x = 200,168,705,485.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,168,705,485.98/458,812.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,275.90

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