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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,923.94, 688,730.58 and 234,472.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,923.94, 688,730.58 and 234,472.13 is: 351,884.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,923.94 : 688,730.58 = 234,472.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,923.94/688,730.58 = 234,472.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,923.94x = 688,730.58 × 234,472.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,923.94x = 161,488,126,088.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,488,126,088.74/458,923.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,884.29

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