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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,594.40, 1,029,891.60 and 405,967.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,594.40, 1,029,891.60 and 405,967.20 is: 608,950.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,594.40 : 1,029,891.60 = 405,967.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,594.40/1,029,891.60 = 405,967.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,594.40x = 1,029,891.60 × 405,967.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,594.40x = 418,102,209,155.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,102,209,155.52/686,594.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,950.80

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