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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,436.40, 682,571.40 and 349,731.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,436.40, 682,571.40 and 349,731.40 is: 524,149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,436.40 : 682,571.40 = 349,731.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,436.40/682,571.40 = 349,731.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,436.40x = 682,571.40 × 349,731.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,436.40x = 238,716,651,321.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,716,651,321.96/455,436.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,149.26

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