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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,496.80, 684,745.20 and 344,959.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,496.80, 684,745.20 and 344,959.80 is: 517,439.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,496.80 : 684,745.20 = 344,959.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,496.80/684,745.20 = 344,959.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,496.80x = 684,745.20 × 344,959.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,496.80x = 236,209,567,242.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,209,567,242.96/456,496.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,439.70

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