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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,237.86, 682,325.10 and 342,555.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,237.86, 682,325.10 and 342,555.88 is: 513,433.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,237.86 : 682,325.10 = 342,555.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,237.86/682,325.10 = 342,555.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,237.86x = 682,325.10 × 342,555.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,237.86x = 233,734,475,076.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,734,475,076.59/455,237.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,433.74

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