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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,411.67, 688,070.06 and 344,162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,411.67, 688,070.06 and 344,162.11 is: 516,582.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,411.67 : 688,070.06 = 344,162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,411.67/688,070.06 = 344,162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,411.67x = 688,070.06 × 344,162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,411.67x = 236,807,643,677.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,807,643,677.43/458,411.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,582.93

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