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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,511.60, 687,767.40 and 334,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,511.60, 687,767.40 and 334,095.60 is: 501,143.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,511.60 : 687,767.40 = 334,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,511.60/687,767.40 = 334,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,511.60x = 687,767.40 × 334,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,511.60x = 229,780,062,163.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,780,062,163.44/458,511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,143.40

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