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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,921.10, 881,994.51 and 412,676.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,921.10, 881,994.51 and 412,676.94 is: 569,677.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,921.10 : 881,994.51 = 412,676.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,921.10/881,994.51 = 412,676.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,921.10x = 881,994.51 × 412,676.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,921.10x = 363,978,795,483.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,978,795,483.60/638,921.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,677.22

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