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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,615.62, 939,265.96 and 408,694.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,615.62, 939,265.96 and 408,694.98 is: 564,008.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,615.62 : 939,265.96 = 408,694.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,615.62/939,265.96 = 408,694.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,615.62x = 939,265.96 × 408,694.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,615.62x = 383,873,282,736.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,873,282,736.88/680,615.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,008.92

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