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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,974.02, 928,461.03 and 408,562.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,974.02, 928,461.03 and 408,562.75 is: 612,844.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,974.02 : 928,461.03 = 408,562.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,974.02/928,461.03 = 408,562.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,974.02x = 928,461.03 × 408,562.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,974.02x = 379,334,591,684.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,334,591,684.63/618,974.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,844.13

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