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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,908.80, 685,363.20 and 338,810.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,908.80, 685,363.20 and 338,810.80 is: 508,216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,908.80 : 685,363.20 = 338,810.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,908.80/685,363.20 = 338,810.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,908.80x = 685,363.20 × 338,810.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,908.80x = 232,208,454,082.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,208,454,082.56/456,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,216.20

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