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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,001.60, 687,002.40 and 407,263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,001.60, 687,002.40 and 407,263.20 is: 610,894.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,001.60 : 687,002.40 = 407,263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,001.60/687,002.40 = 407,263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,001.60x = 687,002.40 × 407,263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,001.60x = 279,790,795,831.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,790,795,831.68/458,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,894.80

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