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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,819.40, 670,229.10 and 402,582.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,819.40, 670,229.10 and 402,582.60 is: 603,873.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,819.40 : 670,229.10 = 402,582.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,819.40/670,229.10 = 402,582.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,819.40x = 670,229.10 × 402,582.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,819.40x = 269,822,573,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,822,573,673.66/446,819.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,873.90

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