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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,521.54, 606,882.12 and 379,506.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,521.54, 606,882.12 and 379,506.56 is: 566,552.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,521.54 : 606,882.12 = 379,506.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,521.54/606,882.12 = 379,506.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,521.54x = 606,882.12 × 379,506.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,521.54x = 230,315,745,686.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,315,745,686.71/406,521.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,552.38

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