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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,962.60, 686,943.90 and 407,224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,962.60, 686,943.90 and 407,224.20 is: 610,836.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,962.60 : 686,943.90 = 407,224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,962.60/686,943.90 = 407,224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,962.60x = 686,943.90 × 407,224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,962.60x = 279,740,180,122.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,740,180,122.38/457,962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,836.30

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