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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,207.40, 688,811.10 and 354,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,207.40, 688,811.10 and 354,231.40 is: 531,347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,207.40 : 688,811.10 = 354,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,207.40/688,811.10 = 354,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,207.40x = 688,811.10 × 354,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,207.40x = 243,998,520,288.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,998,520,288.54/459,207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,347.10

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