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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,096.30, 688,644.45 and 340,998.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,096.30, 688,644.45 and 340,998.30 is: 511,497.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,096.30 : 688,644.45 = 340,998.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,096.30/688,644.45 = 340,998.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,096.30x = 688,644.45 × 340,998.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,096.30x = 234,826,586,754.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,826,586,754.44/459,096.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,497.45

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