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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,865.98, 629,066.83 and 405,789.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,865.98, 629,066.83 and 405,789.96 is: 558,739.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,865.98 : 629,066.83 = 405,789.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,865.98/629,066.83 = 405,789.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,865.98x = 629,066.83 × 405,789.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,865.98x = 255,269,003,783.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,269,003,783.03/456,865.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,739.36

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