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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,525.20, 686,475.60 and 406,037.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,525.20, 686,475.60 and 406,037.20 is: 607,893.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,525.20 : 686,475.60 = 406,037.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,525.20/686,475.60 = 406,037.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,525.20x = 686,475.60 × 406,037.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,525.20x = 278,734,630,492.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,734,630,492.32/458,525.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,893.81

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