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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,762.68, 915,977.29 and 405,638.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,762.68, 915,977.29 and 405,638.61 is: 559,771.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,762.68 : 915,977.29 = 405,638.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,762.68/915,977.29 = 405,638.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,762.68x = 915,977.29 × 405,638.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,762.68x = 371,555,754,707.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,555,754,707.17/663,762.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,771.99

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