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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,039.80, 687,059.70 and 339,941.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,039.80, 687,059.70 and 339,941.80 is: 509,912.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,039.80 : 687,059.70 = 339,941.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,039.80/687,059.70 = 339,941.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,039.80x = 687,059.70 × 339,941.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,039.80x = 233,560,311,125.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,560,311,125.46/458,039.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,912.70

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