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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,474.40, 686,156.40 and 402,487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,474.40, 686,156.40 and 402,487.20 is: 602,365.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,474.40 : 686,156.40 = 402,487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,474.40/686,156.40 = 402,487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,474.40x = 686,156.40 × 402,487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,474.40x = 276,169,168,198.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,169,168,198.08/458,474.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,365.52

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