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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,887.14, 633,087.36 and 338,315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,887.14, 633,087.36 and 338,315.04 is: 466,744.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,887.14 : 633,087.36 = 338,315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,887.14/633,087.36 = 338,315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,887.14x = 633,087.36 × 338,315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,887.14x = 214,182,975,521.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,182,975,521.89/458,887.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,744.34

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