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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692,272.68, 955,348.74 and 405,999.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692,272.68, 955,348.74 and 405,999.24 is: 560,286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692,272.68 : 955,348.74 = 405,999.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692,272.68/955,348.74 = 405,999.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692,272.68x = 955,348.74 × 405,999.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692,272.68x = 387,870,862,374.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,870,862,374.96/692,272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,286.25

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