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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,873.60, 688,310.40 and 299,441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,873.60, 688,310.40 and 299,441.30 is: 449,161.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,873.60 : 688,310.40 = 299,441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,873.60/688,310.40 = 299,441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,873.60x = 688,310.40 × 299,441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,873.60x = 206,108,560,979.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,108,560,979.52/458,873.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,161.95

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