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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,636.40, 687,954.60 and 440,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,636.40, 687,954.60 and 440,265.60 is: 660,398.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,636.40 : 687,954.60 = 440,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,636.40/687,954.60 = 440,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,636.40x = 687,954.60 × 440,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,636.40x = 302,882,744,741.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,882,744,741.76/458,636.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,398.40

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