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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,009.60, 684,014.40 and 408,770.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,009.60, 684,014.40 and 408,770.40 is: 613,155.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,009.60 : 684,014.40 = 408,770.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,009.60/684,014.40 = 408,770.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,009.60x = 684,014.40 × 408,770.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,009.60x = 279,604,839,893.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,604,839,893.76/456,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,155.60

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