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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,999.85, 688,499.78 and 334,583.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,999.85, 688,499.78 and 334,583.85 is: 501,875.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,999.85 : 688,499.78 = 334,583.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,999.85/688,499.78 = 334,583.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,999.85x = 688,499.78 × 334,583.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,999.85x = 230,360,905,443.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,360,905,443.63/458,999.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,875.78

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