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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,998.80, 688,498.20 and 347,024.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,998.80, 688,498.20 and 347,024.40 is: 520,536.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,998.80 : 688,498.20 = 347,024.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,998.80/688,498.20 = 347,024.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,998.80x = 688,498.20 × 347,024.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,998.80x = 238,925,674,756.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,925,674,756.08/458,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,536.60

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