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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,323.80, 687,485.70 and 340,225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,323.80, 687,485.70 and 340,225.80 is: 510,338.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,323.80 : 687,485.70 = 340,225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,323.80/687,485.70 = 340,225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,323.80x = 687,485.70 × 340,225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,323.80x = 233,900,372,271.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,900,372,271.06/458,323.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,338.70

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