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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,874.40, 1,027,311.60 and 404,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,874.40, 1,027,311.60 and 404,247.20 is: 606,370.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,874.40 : 1,027,311.60 = 404,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,874.40/1,027,311.60 = 404,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,874.40x = 1,027,311.60 × 404,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,874.40x = 415,287,837,827.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,287,837,827.52/684,874.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,370.80

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