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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,845.82, 688,268.73 and 178,428.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,845.82, 688,268.73 and 178,428.68 is: 267,643.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,845.82 : 688,268.73 = 178,428.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,845.82/688,268.73 = 178,428.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,845.82x = 688,268.73 × 178,428.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,845.82x = 122,806,880,979.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,806,880,979.18/458,845.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,643.02

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