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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,827.40, 686,858.70 and 403,531.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,827.40, 686,858.70 and 403,531.40 is: 604,081.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,827.40 : 686,858.70 = 403,531.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,827.40/686,858.70 = 403,531.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,827.40x = 686,858.70 × 403,531.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,827.40x = 277,169,052,813.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,169,052,813.18/458,827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,081.30

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