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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,481.80, 686,222.70 and 339,383.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,481.80, 686,222.70 and 339,383.80 is: 509,075.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,481.80 : 686,222.70 = 339,383.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,481.80/686,222.70 = 339,383.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,481.80x = 686,222.70 × 339,383.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,481.80x = 232,892,867,572.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,892,867,572.26/457,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,075.70

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