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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041,656.97, 1,562,324.29 and 401,867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041,656.97, 1,562,324.29 and 401,867.40 is: 602,738.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041,656.97 : 1,562,324.29 = 401,867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041,656.97/1,562,324.29 = 401,867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041,656.97x = 1,562,324.29 × 401,867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041,656.97x = 627,847,199,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,847,199,991.50/1,041,656.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,738.92

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