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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,758.40, 685,255.20 and 402,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,758.40, 685,255.20 and 402,462.40 is: 602,478.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,758.40 : 685,255.20 = 402,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,758.40/685,255.20 = 402,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,758.40x = 685,255.20 × 402,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,758.40x = 275,789,452,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,789,452,404.48/457,758.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,478.19

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