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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,511.70, 686,455.35 and 406,023.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,511.70, 686,455.35 and 406,023.70 is: 607,873.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,511.70 : 686,455.35 = 406,023.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,511.70/686,455.35 = 406,023.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,511.70x = 686,455.35 × 406,023.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,511.70x = 278,717,141,091.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,717,141,091.80/458,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,873.56

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