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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,619.40, 686,546.70 and 403,323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,619.40, 686,546.70 and 403,323.40 is: 603,769.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,619.40 : 686,546.70 = 403,323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,619.40/686,546.70 = 403,323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,619.40x = 686,546.70 × 403,323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,619.40x = 276,900,349,302.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,900,349,302.78/458,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,769.38

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