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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,277.82, 912,730.78 and 406,856.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,277.82, 912,730.78 and 406,856.82 is: 561,565.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,277.82 : 912,730.78 = 406,856.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,277.82/912,730.78 = 406,856.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,277.82x = 912,730.78 × 406,856.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,277.82x = 371,350,742,666.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,350,742,666.92/661,277.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,565.40

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