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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,994.40, 679,491.60 and 404,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,994.40, 679,491.60 and 404,005.60 is: 606,008.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,994.40 : 679,491.60 = 404,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,994.40/679,491.60 = 404,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,994.40x = 679,491.60 × 404,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,994.40x = 274,518,411,552.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,518,411,552.96/452,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,008.40

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