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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,005.10, 687,007.65 and 339,907.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,005.10, 687,007.65 and 339,907.10 is: 509,860.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,005.10 : 687,007.65 = 339,907.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,005.10/687,007.65 = 339,907.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,005.10x = 687,007.65 × 339,907.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,005.10x = 233,518,777,989.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,518,777,989.32/458,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,860.65

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