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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,496.85, 1,008,963.35 and 402,582.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,496.85, 1,008,963.35 and 402,582.94 is: 604,004.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,496.85 : 1,008,963.35 = 402,582.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,496.85/1,008,963.35 = 402,582.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,496.85x = 1,008,963.35 × 402,582.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,496.85x = 406,191,431,795.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,191,431,795.25/672,496.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,004.96

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