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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,004.40, 684,006.60 and 403,516.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,004.40, 684,006.60 and 403,516.40 is: 605,274.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,004.40 : 684,006.60 = 403,516.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,004.40/684,006.60 = 403,516.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,004.40x = 684,006.60 × 403,516.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,004.40x = 276,007,880,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,007,880,808.24/456,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,274.60

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