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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,258.62, 915,037.08 and 408,166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,258.62, 915,037.08 and 408,166.94 is: 563,110.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,258.62 : 915,037.08 = 408,166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,258.62/915,037.08 = 408,166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,258.62x = 915,037.08 × 408,166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,258.62x = 373,487,884,930.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,487,884,930.14/663,258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,110.49

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