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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,445.61, 876,695.71 and 406,137.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,445.61, 876,695.71 and 406,137.13 is: 560,329.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,445.61 : 876,695.71 = 406,137.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,445.61/876,695.71 = 406,137.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,445.61x = 876,695.71 × 406,137.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,445.61x = 356,058,679,542.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,058,679,542.71/635,445.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,329.12

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