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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,246.40, 640,869.60 and 406,510.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,246.40, 640,869.60 and 406,510.40 is: 609,765.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,246.40 : 640,869.60 = 406,510.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,246.40/640,869.60 = 406,510.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,246.40x = 640,869.60 × 406,510.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,246.40x = 260,520,157,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,520,157,443.84/427,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,765.60

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