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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,809.60, 686,714.40 and 390,158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,809.60, 686,714.40 and 390,158.40 is: 585,237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,809.60 : 686,714.40 = 390,158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,809.60/686,714.40 = 390,158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,809.60x = 686,714.40 × 390,158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,809.60x = 267,927,391,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,927,391,560.96/457,809.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,237.60

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