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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,004.10, 687,006.15 and 339,906.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,004.10, 687,006.15 and 339,906.10 is: 509,859.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,004.10 : 687,006.15 = 339,906.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,004.10/687,006.15 = 339,906.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,004.10x = 687,006.15 × 339,906.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,004.10x = 233,517,581,122.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,517,581,122.52/458,004.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,859.15

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