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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,063.60, 862,583.40 and 406,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,063.60, 862,583.40 and 406,669.20 is: 608,936.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,063.60 : 862,583.40 = 406,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,063.60/862,583.40 = 406,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,063.60x = 862,583.40 × 406,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,063.60x = 350,786,101,211.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,786,101,211.28/576,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,936.41

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