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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,006.16, 935,584.56 and 406,069.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,006.16, 935,584.56 and 406,069.12 is: 560,337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,006.16 : 935,584.56 = 406,069.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,006.16/935,584.56 = 406,069.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,006.16x = 935,584.56 × 406,069.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,006.16x = 379,911,998,964.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,911,998,964.79/678,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,337.09

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