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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,840.03, 917,513.59 and 406,635.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,840.03, 917,513.59 and 406,635.97 is: 561,178.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,840.03 : 917,513.59 = 406,635.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,840.03/917,513.59 = 406,635.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,840.03x = 917,513.59 × 406,635.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,840.03x = 373,094,028,657.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,094,028,657.83/664,840.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,178.65

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