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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,721.40, 687,359.70 and 339,526.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,721.40, 687,359.70 and 339,526.20 is: 509,866.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,721.40 : 687,359.70 = 339,526.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,721.40/687,359.70 = 339,526.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,721.40x = 687,359.70 × 339,526.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,721.40x = 233,376,626,974.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,376,626,974.14/457,721.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,866.10

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