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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693,427.80, 1,040,141.70 and 408,826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693,427.80, 1,040,141.70 and 408,826.20 is: 613,239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693,427.80 : 1,040,141.70 = 408,826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693,427.80/1,040,141.70 = 408,826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693,427.80x = 1,040,141.70 × 408,826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693,427.80x = 425,237,178,672.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,237,178,672.54/693,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,239.30

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