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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,274.82, 912,726.63 and 406,853.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,274.82, 912,726.63 and 406,853.82 is: 561,561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,274.82 : 912,726.63 = 406,853.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,274.82/912,726.63 = 406,853.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,274.82x = 912,726.63 × 406,853.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,274.82x = 371,346,316,031.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,346,316,031.23/661,274.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,561.25

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