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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,525.40, 687,788.10 and 403,229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,525.40, 687,788.10 and 403,229.40 is: 604,844.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,525.40 : 687,788.10 = 403,229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,525.40/687,788.10 = 403,229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,525.40x = 687,788.10 × 403,229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,525.40x = 277,336,382,890.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,336,382,890.14/458,525.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,844.10

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