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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,497.40, 911,246.10 and 408,431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,497.40, 911,246.10 and 408,431.80 is: 612,647.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,497.40 : 911,246.10 = 408,431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,497.40/911,246.10 = 408,431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,497.40x = 911,246.10 × 408,431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,497.40x = 372,181,884,865.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,181,884,865.98/607,497.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,647.70

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