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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,499.40, 686,193.90 and 402,512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,499.40, 686,193.90 and 402,512.20 is: 602,403.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,499.40 : 686,193.90 = 402,512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,499.40/686,193.90 = 402,512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,499.40x = 686,193.90 × 402,512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,499.40x = 276,201,416,315.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,201,416,315.58/458,499.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,403.00

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