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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,240.40, 640,860.60 and 406,504.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,240.40, 640,860.60 and 406,504.40 is: 609,756.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,240.40 : 640,860.60 = 406,504.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,240.40/640,860.60 = 406,504.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,240.40x = 640,860.60 × 406,504.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,240.40x = 260,512,653,686.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,512,653,686.64/427,240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,756.60

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