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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,908.40, 925,307.40 and 406,401.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,908.40, 925,307.40 and 406,401.20 is: 608,578.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,908.40 : 925,307.40 = 406,401.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,908.40/925,307.40 = 406,401.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,908.40x = 925,307.40 × 406,401.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,908.40x = 376,046,037,728.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,046,037,728.88/617,908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,578.94

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