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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619,274.32, 854,780 and 404,447.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619,274.32, 854,780 and 404,447.76 is: 558,256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,274.32 : 854,780 = 404,447.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,274.32/854,780 = 404,447.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,274.32x = 854,780 × 404,447.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,274.32x = 345,713,856,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,713,856,292.80/619,274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,256.41

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