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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,004.80, 693,007.20 and 404,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,004.80, 693,007.20 and 404,865.60 is: 607,298.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,004.80 : 693,007.20 = 404,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,004.80/693,007.20 = 404,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,004.80x = 693,007.20 × 404,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,004.80x = 280,574,775,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,574,775,832.32/462,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,298.40

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