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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,818.40, 687,383.70 and 346,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,818.40, 687,383.70 and 346,281.40 is: 519,918.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,818.40 : 687,383.70 = 346,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,818.40/687,383.70 = 346,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,818.40x = 687,383.70 × 346,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,818.40x = 238,028,189,973.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,028,189,973.18/457,818.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,918.36

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