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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,982.51, 928,693.20 and 400,909.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,982.51, 928,693.20 and 400,909.50 is: 553,241.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,982.51 : 928,693.20 = 400,909.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,982.51/928,693.20 = 400,909.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,982.51x = 928,693.20 × 400,909.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,982.51x = 372,321,926,465.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,321,926,465.40/672,982.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,241.61

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