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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,187.40, 684,225.90 and 401,200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,187.40, 684,225.90 and 401,200.20 is: 600,435.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,187.40 : 684,225.90 = 401,200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,187.40/684,225.90 = 401,200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,187.40x = 684,225.90 × 401,200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,187.40x = 274,511,567,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,511,567,925.18/457,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,435.55

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