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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,430.60, 684,645.90 and 403,942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,430.60, 684,645.90 and 403,942.60 is: 605,913.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,430.60 : 684,645.90 = 403,942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,430.60/684,645.90 = 403,942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,430.60x = 684,645.90 × 403,942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,430.60x = 276,557,644,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,557,644,925.34/456,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,913.90

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