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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,991.20, 679,486.80 and 404,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,991.20, 679,486.80 and 404,002.40 is: 606,003.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,991.20 : 679,486.80 = 404,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,991.20/679,486.80 = 404,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,991.20x = 679,486.80 × 404,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,991.20x = 274,514,297,968.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,514,297,968.32/452,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,003.60

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