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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,823.80, 685,235.70 and 338,725.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,823.80, 685,235.70 and 338,725.80 is: 508,088.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,823.80 : 685,235.70 = 338,725.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,823.80/685,235.70 = 338,725.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,823.80x = 685,235.70 × 338,725.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,823.80x = 232,107,010,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,107,010,671.06/456,823.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,088.70

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