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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,983.04, 882,086.24 and 406,505.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,983.04, 882,086.24 and 406,505.56 is: 561,161.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,983.04 : 882,086.24 = 406,505.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,983.04/882,086.24 = 406,505.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,983.04x = 882,086.24 × 406,505.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,983.04x = 358,572,960,959.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,572,960,959.49/638,983.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,161.94

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