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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,756.79, 838,820.41 and 400,661.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,756.79, 838,820.41 and 400,661.81 is: 552,989.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,756.79 : 838,820.41 = 400,661.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,756.79/838,820.41 = 400,661.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,756.79x = 838,820.41 × 400,661.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,756.79x = 336,083,298,539.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,083,298,539.79/607,756.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,989.79

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