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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,520.70, 686,468.85 and 406,032.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,520.70, 686,468.85 and 406,032.70 is: 607,887.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,520.70 : 686,468.85 = 406,032.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,520.70/686,468.85 = 406,032.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,520.70x = 686,468.85 × 406,032.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,520.70x = 278,728,800,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,728,800,631.40/458,520.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,887.06

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