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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,046.80, 687,070.20 and 339,948.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,046.80, 687,070.20 and 339,948.80 is: 509,923.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,046.80 : 687,070.20 = 339,948.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,046.80/687,070.20 = 339,948.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,046.80x = 687,070.20 × 339,948.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,046.80x = 233,568,690,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,568,690,005.76/458,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,923.20

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