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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,922.94, 688,729.08 and 234,471.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,922.94, 688,729.08 and 234,471.13 is: 351,882.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,922.94 : 688,729.08 = 234,471.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,922.94/688,729.08 = 234,471.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,922.94x = 688,729.08 × 234,471.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,922.94x = 161,487,082,207.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,487,082,207.82/458,922.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,882.79

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