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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,999.60, 688,499.40 and 340,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,999.60, 688,499.40 and 340,901.60 is: 511,352.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,999.60 : 688,499.40 = 340,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,999.60/688,499.40 = 340,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,999.60x = 688,499.40 × 340,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,999.60x = 234,710,547,059.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,710,547,059.04/458,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,352.40

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