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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619,008.38, 853,917.17 and 404,274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619,008.38, 853,917.17 and 404,274.14 is: 557,692.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,008.38 : 853,917.17 = 404,274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,008.38/853,917.17 = 404,274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,008.38x = 853,917.17 × 404,274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,008.38x = 345,216,629,532.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,216,629,532.98/619,008.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,692.98

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