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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,439.60, 684,659.40 and 403,951.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,439.60, 684,659.40 and 403,951.60 is: 605,927.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,439.60 : 684,659.40 = 403,951.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,439.60/684,659.40 = 403,951.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,439.60x = 684,659.40 × 403,951.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,439.60x = 276,569,260,085.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,569,260,085.04/456,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,927.40

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