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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,625.40, 687,354.90 and 408,470.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,625.40, 687,354.90 and 408,470.20 is: 612,185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,625.40 : 687,354.90 = 408,470.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,625.40/687,354.90 = 408,470.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,625.40x = 687,354.90 × 408,470.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,625.40x = 280,763,993,473.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,763,993,473.98/458,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,185.88

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