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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,863.91, 688,309.45 and 219,003.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,863.91, 688,309.45 and 219,003.09 is: 328,511.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,863.91 : 688,309.45 = 219,003.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,863.91/688,309.45 = 219,003.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,863.91x = 688,309.45 × 219,003.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,863.91x = 150,741,898,401.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,741,898,401.17/458,863.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,511.12

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