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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,498.78, 678,117.64 and 340,047.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,498.78, 678,117.64 and 340,047.68 is: 509,597.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,498.78 : 678,117.64 = 340,047.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,498.78/678,117.64 = 340,047.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,498.78x = 678,117.64 × 340,047.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,498.78x = 230,592,330,249.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,592,330,249.08/452,498.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,597.68

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