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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,639.40, 1,340,580.86 and 414,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,639.40, 1,340,580.86 and 414,571 is: 621,217.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,639.40 : 1,340,580.86 = 414,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,639.40/1,340,580.86 = 414,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,639.40x = 1,340,580.86 × 414,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,639.40x = 555,765,947,711.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,765,947,711.06/894,639.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,217.83

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