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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,414.68, 688,074.56 and 344,165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,414.68, 688,074.56 and 344,165.12 is: 516,587.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,414.68 : 688,074.56 = 344,165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,414.68/688,074.56 = 344,165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,414.68x = 688,074.56 × 344,165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,414.68x = 236,811,263,511.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,811,263,511.35/458,414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,587.43

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