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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,573.40, 686,304.90 and 402,586.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,573.40, 686,304.90 and 402,586.20 is: 602,513.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,573.40 : 686,304.90 = 402,586.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,573.40/686,304.90 = 402,586.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,573.40x = 686,304.90 × 402,586.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,573.40x = 276,296,881,732.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,296,881,732.38/458,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,513.97

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