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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,999.60, 686,679.40 and 270,914.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,999.60, 686,679.40 and 270,914.80 is: 406,182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,999.60 : 686,679.40 = 270,914.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,999.60/686,679.40 = 270,914.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,999.60x = 686,679.40 × 270,914.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,999.60x = 186,031,612,315.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,031,612,315.12/457,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,182.91

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