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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,999.10, 607,498.65 and 402,666.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,999.10, 607,498.65 and 402,666.30 is: 603,999.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,999.10 : 607,498.65 = 402,666.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,999.10/607,498.65 = 402,666.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,999.10x = 607,498.65 × 402,666.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,999.10x = 244,619,233,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,619,233,650.50/404,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,999.45

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