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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,424.80, 687,637.20 and 340,326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,424.80, 687,637.20 and 340,326.80 is: 510,490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,424.80 : 687,637.20 = 340,326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,424.80/687,637.20 = 340,326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,424.80x = 687,637.20 × 340,326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,424.80x = 234,021,367,836.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,021,367,836.96/458,424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,490.20

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