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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,417.40, 682,542.90 and 349,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,417.40, 682,542.90 and 349,712.40 is: 524,120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,417.40 : 682,542.90 = 349,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,417.40/682,542.90 = 349,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,417.40x = 682,542.90 × 349,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,417.40x = 238,693,715,661.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,693,715,661.96/455,417.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,120.76

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