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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,999.40, 688,499.10 and 406,511.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,999.40, 688,499.10 and 406,511.40 is: 609,767.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,999.40 : 688,499.10 = 406,511.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,999.40/688,499.10 = 406,511.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,999.40x = 688,499.10 × 406,511.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,999.40x = 279,882,733,039.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,882,733,039.74/458,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,767.10

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