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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,823.80, 679,235.70 and 406,167.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,823.80, 679,235.70 and 406,167.80 is: 609,251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,823.80 : 679,235.70 = 406,167.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,823.80/679,235.70 = 406,167.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,823.80x = 679,235.70 × 406,167.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,823.80x = 275,883,669,950.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,883,669,950.46/452,823.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,251.70

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