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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,481.40, 686,166.90 and 402,494.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,481.40, 686,166.90 and 402,494.20 is: 602,376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,481.40 : 686,166.90 = 402,494.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,481.40/686,166.90 = 402,494.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,481.40x = 686,166.90 × 402,494.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,481.40x = 276,178,197,481.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,178,197,481.98/458,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,376.01

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