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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,519.54, 606,879.14 and 379,504.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,519.54, 606,879.14 and 379,504.56 is: 566,549.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,519.54 : 606,879.14 = 379,504.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,519.54/606,879.14 = 379,504.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,519.54x = 606,879.14 × 379,504.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,519.54x = 230,313,400,998.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,313,400,998.88/406,519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,549.40

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