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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,958.29, 844,230.74 and 407,810.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,958.29, 844,230.74 and 407,810.34 is: 562,597.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,958.29 : 844,230.74 = 407,810.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,958.29/844,230.74 = 407,810.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,958.29x = 844,230.74 × 407,810.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,958.29x = 344,286,023,078.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,286,023,078.80/611,958.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,597.21

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