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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692,274.93, 955,351.85 and 406,001.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692,274.93, 955,351.85 and 406,001.49 is: 560,289.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692,274.93 : 955,351.85 = 406,001.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692,274.93/955,351.85 = 406,001.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692,274.93x = 955,351.85 × 406,001.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692,274.93x = 387,874,272,544.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,874,272,544.25/692,274.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,289.35

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