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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,038.40, 684,057.60 and 403,550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,038.40, 684,057.60 and 403,550.40 is: 605,325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,038.40 : 684,057.60 = 403,550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,038.40/684,057.60 = 403,550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,038.40x = 684,057.60 × 403,550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,038.40x = 276,051,718,103.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,051,718,103.04/456,038.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,325.60

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