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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,416.40, 687,624.60 and 261,808.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,416.40, 687,624.60 and 261,808.40 is: 392,712.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,416.40 : 687,624.60 = 261,808.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,416.40/687,624.60 = 261,808.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,416.40x = 687,624.60 × 261,808.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,416.40x = 180,025,896,326.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,025,896,326.64/458,416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,712.60

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