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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,045.20, 687,067.80 and 270,960.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,045.20, 687,067.80 and 270,960.40 is: 406,440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,045.20 : 687,067.80 = 270,960.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,045.20/687,067.80 = 270,960.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,045.20x = 687,067.80 × 270,960.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,045.20x = 186,168,165,915.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,168,165,915.12/458,045.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,440.60

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