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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,779.19, 936,685.01 and 406,997.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,779.19, 936,685.01 and 406,997.06 is: 561,637.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,779.19 : 936,685.01 = 406,997.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,779.19/936,685.01 = 406,997.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,779.19x = 936,685.01 × 406,997.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,779.19x = 381,228,041,550.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,228,041,550.14/678,779.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,637.79

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