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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,869.58, 629,071.80 and 405,793.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,869.58, 629,071.80 and 405,793.56 is: 558,744.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,869.58 : 629,071.80 = 405,793.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,869.58/629,071.80 = 405,793.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,869.58x = 629,071.80 × 405,793.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,869.58x = 255,273,285,217.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,273,285,217.61/456,869.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,744.33

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