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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,962.50, 928,443.76 and 408,551.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,962.50, 928,443.76 and 408,551.23 is: 612,826.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,962.50 : 928,443.76 = 408,551.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,962.50/928,443.76 = 408,551.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,962.50x = 928,443.76 × 408,551.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,962.50x = 379,316,840,133.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,316,840,133.83/618,962.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,826.85

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