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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,481.84, 933,551.80 and 408,158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,481.84, 933,551.80 and 408,158 is: 563,262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,481.84 : 933,551.80 = 408,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,481.84/933,551.80 = 408,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,481.84x = 933,551.80 × 408,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,481.84x = 381,036,635,584.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,036,635,584.40/676,481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,262.18

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