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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,359.40, 686,816.70 and 339,164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,359.40, 686,816.70 and 339,164.20 is: 509,322.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,359.40 : 686,816.70 = 339,164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,359.40/686,816.70 = 339,164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,359.40x = 686,816.70 × 339,164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,359.40x = 232,943,636,602.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,943,636,602.14/457,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,322.95

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