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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,875.76, 878,515.34 and 407,349.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,875.76, 878,515.34 and 407,349.30 is: 561,903.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,875.76 : 878,515.34 = 407,349.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,875.76/878,515.34 = 407,349.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,875.76x = 878,515.34 × 407,349.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,875.76x = 357,862,603,956.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,862,603,956.01/636,875.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,903.32

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