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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,977.52, 928,466.28 and 408,566.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,977.52, 928,466.28 and 408,566.25 is: 612,849.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,977.52 : 928,466.28 = 408,566.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,977.52/928,466.28 = 408,566.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,977.52x = 928,466.28 × 408,566.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,977.52x = 379,339,986,271.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,339,986,271.05/618,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,849.38

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