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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,665.40, 687,998.10 and 440,294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,665.40, 687,998.10 and 440,294.60 is: 660,441.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,665.40 : 687,998.10 = 440,294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,665.40/687,998.10 = 440,294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,665.40x = 687,998.10 × 440,294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,665.40x = 302,921,848,240.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,921,848,240.26/458,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,441.90

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