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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,922.94, 934,121.61 and 405,140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,922.94, 934,121.61 and 405,140.58 is: 559,074.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,922.94 : 934,121.61 = 405,140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,922.94/934,121.61 = 405,140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,922.94x = 934,121.61 × 405,140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,922.94x = 378,450,570,865.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,450,570,865.93/676,922.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,074.82

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