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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,906.30, 685,359.45 and 338,808.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,906.30, 685,359.45 and 338,808.30 is: 508,212.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,906.30 : 685,359.45 = 338,808.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,906.30/685,359.45 = 338,808.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,906.30x = 685,359.45 × 338,808.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,906.30x = 232,205,470,143.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,205,470,143.44/456,906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,212.45

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