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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,999.80, 688,499.70 and 319,031.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,999.80, 688,499.70 and 319,031.80 is: 478,547.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,999.80 : 688,499.70 = 319,031.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,999.80/688,499.70 = 319,031.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,999.80x = 688,499.70 × 319,031.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,999.80x = 219,653,298,590.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,653,298,590.46/458,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,547.70

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