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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,672.40, 688,008.60 and 440,301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,672.40, 688,008.60 and 440,301.60 is: 660,452.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,672.40 : 688,008.60 = 440,301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,672.40/688,008.60 = 440,301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,672.40x = 688,008.60 × 440,301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,672.40x = 302,931,287,393.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,931,287,393.76/458,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,452.40

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