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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,240.40, 861,221.24 and 409,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,240.40, 861,221.24 and 409,672 is: 565,196.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,240.40 : 861,221.24 = 409,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,240.40/861,221.24 = 409,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,240.40x = 861,221.24 × 409,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,240.40x = 352,818,227,833.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,818,227,833.28/624,240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,196.08

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