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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,621.90, 687,349.65 and 408,466.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,621.90, 687,349.65 and 408,466.70 is: 612,180.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,621.90 : 687,349.65 = 408,466.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,621.90/687,349.65 = 408,466.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,621.90x = 687,349.65 × 408,466.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,621.90x = 280,759,443,281.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,759,443,281.66/458,621.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,180.63

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