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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,298.62, 892,906.32 and 405,160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,298.62, 892,906.32 and 405,160.82 is: 558,892.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,298.62 : 892,906.32 = 405,160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,298.62/892,906.32 = 405,160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,298.62x = 892,906.32 × 405,160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,298.62x = 361,770,656,794.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,770,656,794.38/647,298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,892.98

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