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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,586.84, 872,171.76 and 405,626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,586.84, 872,171.76 and 405,626 is: 560,137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,586.84 : 872,171.76 = 405,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,586.84/872,171.76 = 405,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,586.84x = 872,171.76 × 405,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,586.84x = 353,775,542,321.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,775,542,321.76/631,586.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,137.61

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