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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,191.40, 686,703.90 and 408,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,191.40, 686,703.90 and 408,036.20 is: 611,534.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,191.40 : 686,703.90 = 408,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,191.40/686,703.90 = 408,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,191.40x = 686,703.90 × 408,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,191.40x = 280,200,049,881.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,200,049,881.18/458,191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,534.94

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