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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,540.40, 687,810.60 and 403,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,540.40, 687,810.60 and 403,244.40 is: 604,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,540.40 : 687,810.60 = 403,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,540.40/687,810.60 = 403,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,540.40x = 687,810.60 × 403,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,540.40x = 277,355,772,710.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,355,772,710.64/458,540.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,866.60

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