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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,002.40, 686,281.20 and 338,807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,002.40, 686,281.20 and 338,807.20 is: 508,787.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,002.40 : 686,281.20 = 338,807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,002.40/686,281.20 = 338,807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,002.40x = 686,281.20 × 338,807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,002.40x = 232,517,011,784.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,517,011,784.64/457,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,787.29

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