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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,251.12, 915,026.72 and 408,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,251.12, 915,026.72 and 408,159.44 is: 563,100.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,251.12 : 915,026.72 = 408,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,251.12/915,026.72 = 408,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,251.12x = 915,026.72 × 408,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,251.12x = 373,476,793,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,476,793,620.24/663,251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,100.13

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