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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,632.40, 687,948.60 and 440,261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,632.40, 687,948.60 and 440,261.60 is: 660,392.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,632.40 : 687,948.60 = 440,261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,632.40/687,948.60 = 440,261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,632.40x = 687,948.60 × 440,261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,632.40x = 302,877,351,353.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,877,351,353.76/458,632.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,392.40

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