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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,603.90, 687,905.85 and 440,233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,603.90, 687,905.85 and 440,233.10 is: 660,349.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,603.90 : 687,905.85 = 440,233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,603.90/687,905.85 = 440,233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,603.90x = 687,905.85 × 440,233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,603.90x = 302,838,924,853.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,838,924,853.64/458,603.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,349.65

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