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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,443.28, 683,483.94 and 405,662.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,443.28, 683,483.94 and 405,662.76 is: 607,444.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,443.28 : 683,483.94 = 405,662.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,443.28/683,483.94 = 405,662.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,443.28x = 683,483.94 × 405,662.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,443.28x = 277,263,981,516.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,263,981,516.07/456,443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,444.55

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