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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,980.52, 928,470.78 and 408,569.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,980.52, 928,470.78 and 408,569.25 is: 612,853.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,980.52 : 928,470.78 = 408,569.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,980.52/928,470.78 = 408,569.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,980.52x = 928,470.78 × 408,569.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,980.52x = 379,344,610,231.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,344,610,231.52/618,980.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,853.88

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