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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,874.24, 882,948 and 407,220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,874.24, 882,948 and 407,220.96 is: 561,915.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,874.24 : 882,948 = 407,220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,874.24/882,948 = 407,220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,874.24x = 882,948 × 407,220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,874.24x = 359,554,932,190.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,554,932,190.08/639,874.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,915.00

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