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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,344.40, 830,016.60 and 402,878.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,344.40, 830,016.60 and 402,878.80 is: 604,318.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,344.40 : 830,016.60 = 402,878.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,344.40/830,016.60 = 402,878.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,344.40x = 830,016.60 × 402,878.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,344.40x = 334,396,091,788.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,396,091,788.08/553,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,318.20

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