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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,272.80, 687,409.20 and 410,061.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,272.80, 687,409.20 and 410,061.60 is: 615,092.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,272.80 : 687,409.20 = 410,061.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,272.80/687,409.20 = 410,061.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,272.80x = 687,409.20 × 410,061.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,272.80x = 281,880,116,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,880,116,406.72/458,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,092.40

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