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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,872.20, 688,308.30 and 299,439.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,872.20, 688,308.30 and 299,439.90 is: 449,159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,872.20 : 688,308.30 = 299,439.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,872.20/688,308.30 = 299,439.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,872.20x = 688,308.30 × 299,439.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,872.20x = 206,106,968,521.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,106,968,521.17/458,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,159.85

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