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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,445.70, 686,356.35 and 405,957.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,445.70, 686,356.35 and 405,957.70 is: 607,774.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,445.70 : 686,356.35 = 405,957.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,445.70/686,356.35 = 405,957.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,445.70x = 686,356.35 × 405,957.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,445.70x = 278,631,645,226.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,631,645,226.40/458,445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,774.59

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