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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,176.80, 1,059,265.20 and 407,578.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,176.80, 1,059,265.20 and 407,578.40 is: 611,367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,176.80 : 1,059,265.20 = 407,578.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,176.80/1,059,265.20 = 407,578.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,176.80x = 1,059,265.20 × 407,578.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,176.80x = 431,733,615,391.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,733,615,391.68/706,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,367.60

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