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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,979.52, 928,469.28 and 408,568.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,979.52, 928,469.28 and 408,568.25 is: 612,852.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,979.52 : 928,469.28 = 408,568.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,979.52/928,469.28 = 408,568.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,979.52x = 928,469.28 × 408,568.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,979.52x = 379,343,068,908.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,343,068,908.36/618,979.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,852.38

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