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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634,274.28, 875,757.72 and 408,313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634,274.28, 875,757.72 and 408,313.44 is: 563,768.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634,274.28 : 875,757.72 = 408,313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634,274.28/875,757.72 = 408,313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634,274.28x = 875,757.72 × 408,313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634,274.28x = 357,583,647,259.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,583,647,259.76/634,274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,768.17

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