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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,978.58, 914,886.06 and 405,287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,978.58, 914,886.06 and 405,287.16 is: 559,281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,978.58 : 914,886.06 = 405,287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,978.58/914,886.06 = 405,287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,978.58x = 914,886.06 × 405,287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,978.58x = 370,791,572,980.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,791,572,980.99/662,978.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,281.38

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