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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,881.60, 688,322.40 and 299,449.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,881.60, 688,322.40 and 299,449.30 is: 449,173.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,881.60 : 688,322.40 = 299,449.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,881.60/688,322.40 = 299,449.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,881.60x = 688,322.40 × 299,449.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,881.60x = 206,117,660,854.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,117,660,854.32/458,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,173.95

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