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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,205.90, 686,725.65 and 408,050.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,205.90, 686,725.65 and 408,050.70 is: 611,556.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,205.90 : 686,725.65 = 408,050.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,205.90/686,725.65 = 408,050.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,205.90x = 686,725.65 × 408,050.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,205.90x = 280,218,882,190.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,218,882,190.46/458,205.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,556.69

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