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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,635.40, 686,570.70 and 403,339.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,635.40, 686,570.70 and 403,339.40 is: 603,793.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,635.40 : 686,570.70 = 403,339.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,635.40/686,570.70 = 403,339.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,635.40x = 686,570.70 × 403,339.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,635.40x = 276,921,014,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,921,014,195.58/458,635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,793.37

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