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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,882.60, 688,323.90 and 299,450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,882.60, 688,323.90 and 299,450.30 is: 449,175.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,882.60 : 688,323.90 = 299,450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,882.60/688,323.90 = 299,450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,882.60x = 688,323.90 × 299,450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,882.60x = 206,118,798,352.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,118,798,352.17/458,882.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,175.45

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