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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,738.06, 1,007,965.17 and 405,937.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,738.06, 1,007,965.17 and 405,937.95 is: 608,217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,738.06 : 1,007,965.17 = 405,937.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,738.06/1,007,965.17 = 405,937.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,738.06x = 1,007,965.17 × 405,937.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,738.06x = 409,171,314,781.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,171,314,781.20/672,738.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,217.88

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