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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,276.82, 912,729.40 and 406,855.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,276.82, 912,729.40 and 406,855.82 is: 561,564.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,276.82 : 912,729.40 = 406,855.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,276.82/912,729.40 = 406,855.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,276.82x = 912,729.40 × 406,855.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,276.82x = 371,349,268,475.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,349,268,475.11/661,276.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,564.02

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