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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,748.62, 928,618.06 and 400,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,748.62, 928,618.06 and 400,901.76 is: 553,378.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,748.62 : 928,618.06 = 400,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,748.62/928,618.06 = 400,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,748.62x = 928,618.06 × 400,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,748.62x = 372,284,609,978.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,284,609,978.70/672,748.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,378.49

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