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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,710.90, 611,566.35 and 403,774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,710.90, 611,566.35 and 403,774.30 is: 605,661.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,710.90 : 611,566.35 = 403,774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,710.90/611,566.35 = 403,774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,710.90x = 611,566.35 × 403,774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,710.90x = 246,934,774,874.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,934,774,874.81/407,710.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,661.45

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