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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,867.58, 629,069.03 and 405,791.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,867.58, 629,069.03 and 405,791.56 is: 558,741.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,867.58 : 629,069.03 = 405,791.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,867.58/629,069.03 = 405,791.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,867.58x = 629,069.03 × 405,791.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,867.58x = 255,270,903,031.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,270,903,031.39/456,867.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,741.56

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