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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,657.12, 861,436.80 and 409,983.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,657.12, 861,436.80 and 409,983.36 is: 565,389.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,657.12 : 861,436.80 = 409,983.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,657.12/861,436.80 = 409,983.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,657.12x = 861,436.80 × 409,983.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,657.12x = 353,174,753,691.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,174,753,691.65/624,657.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,389.78

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