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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,713.40, 688,014.90 and 403,726.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,713.40, 688,014.90 and 403,726.20 is: 604,223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,713.40 : 688,014.90 = 403,726.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,713.40/688,014.90 = 403,726.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,713.40x = 688,014.90 × 403,726.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,713.40x = 277,769,641,120.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,769,641,120.38/459,713.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,223.50

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