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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,873.20, 688,309.80 and 299,440.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,873.20, 688,309.80 and 299,440.90 is: 449,161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,873.20 : 688,309.80 = 299,440.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,873.20/688,309.80 = 299,440.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,873.20x = 688,309.80 × 299,440.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,873.20x = 206,108,105,990.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,108,105,990.82/458,873.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,161.35

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