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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,823.40, 686,852.70 and 403,527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,823.40, 686,852.70 and 403,527.40 is: 604,075.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,823.40 : 686,852.70 = 403,527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,823.40/686,852.70 = 403,527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,823.40x = 686,852.70 × 403,527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,823.40x = 277,163,884,213.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,163,884,213.98/458,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,075.30

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