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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,221.80, 651,332.70 and 401,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,221.80, 651,332.70 and 401,044.20 is: 601,566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,221.80 : 651,332.70 = 401,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,221.80/651,332.70 = 401,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,221.80x = 651,332.70 × 401,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,221.80x = 261,213,201,605.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,213,201,605.34/434,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,566.30

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