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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,539.90, 687,809.85 and 403,243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,539.90, 687,809.85 and 403,243.90 is: 604,865.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,539.90 : 687,809.85 = 403,243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,539.90/687,809.85 = 403,243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,539.90x = 687,809.85 × 403,243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,539.90x = 277,355,126,372.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,355,126,372.42/458,539.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,865.85

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