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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,503.70, 686,443.35 and 406,015.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,503.70, 686,443.35 and 406,015.70 is: 607,861.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,503.70 : 686,443.35 = 406,015.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,503.70/686,443.35 = 406,015.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,503.70x = 686,443.35 × 406,015.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,503.70x = 278,706,777,260.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,706,777,260.60/458,503.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,861.57

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