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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,612.40, 687,918.60 and 440,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,612.40, 687,918.60 and 440,241.60 is: 660,362.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,612.40 : 687,918.60 = 440,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,612.40/687,918.60 = 440,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,612.40x = 687,918.60 × 440,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,612.40x = 302,850,385,133.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,850,385,133.76/458,612.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,362.40

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