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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,999.80, 695,999.70 and 406,860.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,999.80, 695,999.70 and 406,860.60 is: 610,290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,999.80 : 695,999.70 = 406,860.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,999.80/695,999.70 = 406,860.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,999.80x = 695,999.70 × 406,860.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,999.80x = 283,174,855,541.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,174,855,541.82/463,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,290.90

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