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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,307.40, 687,405.90 and 403,320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,307.40, 687,405.90 and 403,320.20 is: 603,614.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,307.40 : 687,405.90 = 403,320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,307.40/687,405.90 = 403,320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,307.40x = 687,405.90 × 403,320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,307.40x = 277,244,685,069.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,244,685,069.18/459,307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,614.67

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