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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,593, 627,607.44 and 404,152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,593, 627,607.44 and 404,152.68 is: 557,969.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,593 : 627,607.44 = 404,152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,593/627,607.44 = 404,152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,593x = 627,607.44 × 404,152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,593x = 253,649,228,863.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,649,228,863.94/454,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,969.94

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