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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,237.74, 914,063.82 and 407,802.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,237.74, 914,063.82 and 407,802.16 is: 562,875.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,237.74 : 914,063.82 = 407,802.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,237.74/914,063.82 = 407,802.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,237.74x = 914,063.82 × 407,802.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,237.74x = 372,757,200,173.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,757,200,173.85/662,237.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,875.20

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