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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,893.32, 608,845.89 and 377,833.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,893.32, 608,845.89 and 377,833.69 is: 563,977.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,893.32 : 608,845.89 = 377,833.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,893.32/608,845.89 = 377,833.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,893.32x = 608,845.89 × 377,833.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,893.32x = 230,042,484,326.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,042,484,326.64/407,893.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,977.09

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