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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,516.20, 686,462.10 and 406,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,516.20, 686,462.10 and 406,028.20 is: 607,880.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,516.20 : 686,462.10 = 406,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,516.20/686,462.10 = 406,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,516.20x = 686,462.10 × 406,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,516.20x = 278,722,970,831.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,722,970,831.22/458,516.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,880.31

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