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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,007.60, 688,511.40 and 334,591.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,007.60, 688,511.40 and 334,591.60 is: 501,887.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,007.60 : 688,511.40 = 334,591.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,007.60/688,511.40 = 334,591.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,007.60x = 688,511.40 × 334,591.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,007.60x = 230,370,130,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,370,130,944.24/459,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,887.40

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