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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671,023, 925,706.61 and 398,936.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671,023, 925,706.61 and 398,936.51 is: 550,350.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671,023 : 925,706.61 = 398,936.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671,023/925,706.61 = 398,936.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671,023x = 925,706.61 × 398,936.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671,023x = 369,298,164,277.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,298,164,277.33/671,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,350.98

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