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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,983.60, 629,975.40 and 402,487.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,983.60, 629,975.40 and 402,487.60 is: 603,731.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,983.60 : 629,975.40 = 402,487.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,983.60/629,975.40 = 402,487.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,983.60x = 629,975.40 × 402,487.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,983.60x = 253,557,286,805.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,557,286,805.04/419,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,731.40

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