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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,526.20, 686,477.10 and 406,038.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,526.20, 686,477.10 and 406,038.20 is: 607,895.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,526.20 : 686,477.10 = 406,038.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,526.20/686,477.10 = 406,038.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,526.20x = 686,477.10 × 406,038.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,526.20x = 278,735,926,025.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,735,926,025.22/458,526.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,895.31

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