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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,857.20, 688,285.80 and 364,378.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,857.20, 688,285.80 and 364,378.80 is: 546,568.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,857.20 : 688,285.80 = 364,378.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,857.20/688,285.80 = 364,378.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,857.20x = 688,285.80 × 364,378.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,857.20x = 250,796,753,861.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,796,753,861.04/458,857.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,568.20

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