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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,273.28, 898,308.38 and 458,090.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,273.28, 898,308.38 and 458,090.70 is: 631,849.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,273.28 : 898,308.38 = 458,090.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,273.28/898,308.38 = 458,090.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,273.28x = 898,308.38 × 458,090.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,273.28x = 411,506,714,610.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,506,714,610.07/651,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,849.53

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