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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,338.30, 836,007.45 and 401,040.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,338.30, 836,007.45 and 401,040.70 is: 601,561.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,338.30 : 836,007.45 = 401,040.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,338.30/836,007.45 = 401,040.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,338.30x = 836,007.45 × 401,040.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,338.30x = 335,273,012,953.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,273,012,953.22/557,338.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,561.05

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