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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,511.20, 686,454.60 and 406,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,511.20, 686,454.60 and 406,023.20 is: 607,872.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,511.20 : 686,454.60 = 406,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,511.20/686,454.60 = 406,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,511.20x = 686,454.60 × 406,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,511.20x = 278,716,493,346.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,716,493,346.72/458,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,872.81

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