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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,070.71, 629,555.18 and 408,241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,070.71, 629,555.18 and 408,241.35 is: 563,532.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,070.71 : 629,555.18 = 408,241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,070.71/629,555.18 = 408,241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,070.71x = 629,555.18 × 408,241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,070.71x = 257,010,454,541.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,010,454,541.49/456,070.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,532.03

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