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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,603.40, 687,905.10 and 440,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,603.40, 687,905.10 and 440,232.60 is: 660,348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,603.40 : 687,905.10 = 440,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,603.40/687,905.10 = 440,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,603.40x = 687,905.10 × 440,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,603.40x = 302,838,250,726.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,838,250,726.26/458,603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,348.90

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