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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,821.20, 637,231.80 and 406,619.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,821.20, 637,231.80 and 406,619.60 is: 609,929.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,821.20 : 637,231.80 = 406,619.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,821.20/637,231.80 = 406,619.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,821.20x = 637,231.80 × 406,619.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,821.20x = 259,110,939,623.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,110,939,623.28/424,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,929.40

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