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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,006.60, 687,009.90 and 339,908.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,006.60, 687,009.90 and 339,908.60 is: 509,862.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,006.60 : 687,009.90 = 339,908.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,006.60/687,009.90 = 339,908.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,006.60x = 687,009.90 × 339,908.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,006.60x = 233,520,573,295.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,520,573,295.14/458,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,862.90

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