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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,813.60, 688,220.40 and 391,162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,813.60, 688,220.40 and 391,162.40 is: 586,743.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,813.60 : 688,220.40 = 391,162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,813.60/688,220.40 = 391,162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,813.60x = 688,220.40 × 391,162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,813.60x = 269,205,943,392.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,205,943,392.96/458,813.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,743.60

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