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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,876.60, 688,314.90 and 299,444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,876.60, 688,314.90 and 299,444.30 is: 449,166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,876.60 : 688,314.90 = 299,444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,876.60/688,314.90 = 299,444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,876.60x = 688,314.90 × 299,444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,876.60x = 206,111,973,410.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,111,973,410.07/458,876.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,166.45

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