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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,252.80, 686,570.40 and 352,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,252.80, 686,570.40 and 352,190.40 is: 528,817.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,252.80 : 686,570.40 = 352,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,252.80/686,570.40 = 352,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,252.80x = 686,570.40 × 352,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,252.80x = 241,803,503,804.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,803,503,804.16/457,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,817.98

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