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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,785.60, 679,178.40 and 405,546.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,785.60, 679,178.40 and 405,546.40 is: 608,319.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,785.60 : 679,178.40 = 405,546.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,785.60/679,178.40 = 405,546.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,785.60x = 679,178.40 × 405,546.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,785.60x = 275,438,355,077.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,438,355,077.76/452,785.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,319.60

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