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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,058.60, 691,727.10 and 344,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,058.60, 691,727.10 and 344,252.20 is: 515,364.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,058.60 : 691,727.10 = 344,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,058.60/691,727.10 = 344,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,058.60x = 691,727.10 × 344,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,058.60x = 238,128,575,974.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,128,575,974.62/462,058.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,364.45

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