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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,008.60, 688,512.90 and 334,592.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,008.60, 688,512.90 and 334,592.60 is: 501,888.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,008.60 : 688,512.90 = 334,592.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,008.60/688,512.90 = 334,592.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,008.60x = 688,512.90 × 334,592.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,008.60x = 230,371,321,344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,371,321,344.54/459,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,888.90

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