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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,621.40, 687,348.90 and 408,466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,621.40, 687,348.90 and 408,466.20 is: 612,179.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,621.40 : 687,348.90 = 408,466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,621.40/687,348.90 = 408,466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,621.40x = 687,348.90 × 408,466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,621.40x = 280,758,793,257.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,758,793,257.18/458,621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,179.88

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