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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,918.08, 561,612.96 and 388,977.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,918.08, 561,612.96 and 388,977.12 is: 536,851.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,918.08 : 561,612.96 = 388,977.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,918.08/561,612.96 = 388,977.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,918.08x = 561,612.96 × 388,977.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,918.08x = 218,454,591,735.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,454,591,735.48/406,918.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,851.52

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