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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,819.20, 637,228.80 and 406,617.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,819.20, 637,228.80 and 406,617.60 is: 609,926.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,819.20 : 637,228.80 = 406,617.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,819.20/637,228.80 = 406,617.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,819.20x = 637,228.80 × 406,617.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,819.20x = 259,108,445,306.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,108,445,306.88/424,819.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,926.40

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