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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559,220.20, 838,239.54 and 401,363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559,220.20, 838,239.54 and 401,363.08 is: 601,620.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,220.20 : 838,239.54 = 401,363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,220.20/838,239.54 = 401,363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,220.20x = 838,239.54 × 401,363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,220.20x = 336,438,403,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,438,403,552.18/559,220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,620.62

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