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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690,540.42, 952,993.67 and 418,619.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690,540.42, 952,993.67 and 418,619.78 is: 577,724.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690,540.42 : 952,993.67 = 418,619.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690,540.42/952,993.67 = 418,619.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690,540.42x = 952,993.67 × 418,619.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690,540.42x = 398,942,000,476.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,942,000,476.79/690,540.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,724.33

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