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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,999.60, 686,999.40 and 407,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,999.60, 686,999.40 and 407,261.20 is: 610,891.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,999.60 : 686,999.40 = 407,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,999.60/686,999.40 = 407,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,999.60x = 686,999.40 × 407,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,999.60x = 279,788,200,043.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,788,200,043.28/457,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,891.80

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