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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,273.44, 921,061.80 and 405,627.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,273.44, 921,061.80 and 405,627.78 is: 559,902.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,273.44 : 921,061.80 = 405,627.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,273.44/921,061.80 = 405,627.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,273.44x = 921,061.80 × 405,627.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,273.44x = 373,608,253,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,608,253,176.80/667,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,902.78

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