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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,495.20, 686,430.60 and 406,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,495.20, 686,430.60 and 406,007.20 is: 607,848.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,495.20 : 686,430.60 = 406,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,495.20/686,430.60 = 406,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,495.20x = 686,430.60 × 406,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,495.20x = 278,695,765,900.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,695,765,900.32/458,495.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,848.82

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