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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,814.60, 686,861.10 and 341,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,814.60, 686,861.10 and 341,008.20 is: 510,500.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,814.60 : 686,861.10 = 341,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,814.60/686,861.10 = 341,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,814.60x = 686,861.10 × 341,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,814.60x = 234,225,267,361.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,225,267,361.02/458,814.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,500.90

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