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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,234.40, 686,768.40 and 408,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,234.40, 686,768.40 and 408,079.20 is: 611,599.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,234.40 : 686,768.40 = 408,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,234.40/686,768.40 = 408,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,234.40x = 686,768.40 × 408,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,234.40x = 280,255,899,257.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,255,899,257.28/458,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,599.43

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