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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,007.40, 688,511.10 and 352,719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,007.40, 688,511.10 and 352,719.20 is: 529,078.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,007.40 : 688,511.10 = 352,719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,007.40/688,511.10 = 352,719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,007.40x = 688,511.10 × 352,719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,007.40x = 242,851,084,383.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,851,084,383.12/459,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,078.80

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