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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,555.65, 926,258.40 and 407,553.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,555.65, 926,258.40 and 407,553.89 is: 610,293.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,555.65 : 926,258.40 = 407,553.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,555.65/926,258.40 = 407,553.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,555.65x = 926,258.40 × 407,553.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,555.65x = 377,500,214,065.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,500,214,065.18/618,555.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,293.05

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