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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,640.40, 1,238,460.60 and 405,736.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,640.40, 1,238,460.60 and 405,736.40 is: 608,604.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,640.40 : 1,238,460.60 = 405,736.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,640.40/1,238,460.60 = 405,736.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,640.40x = 1,238,460.60 × 405,736.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,640.40x = 502,488,545,385.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,488,545,385.84/825,640.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,604.60

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