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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,597.40, 686,513.70 and 403,301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,597.40, 686,513.70 and 403,301.40 is: 603,736.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,597.40 : 686,513.70 = 403,301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,597.40/686,513.70 = 403,301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,597.40x = 686,513.70 × 403,301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,597.40x = 276,871,936,329.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,871,936,329.18/458,597.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,736.38

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