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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,639.60, 842,459.40 and 402,207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,639.60, 842,459.40 and 402,207.30 is: 603,310.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,639.60 : 842,459.40 = 402,207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,639.60/842,459.40 = 402,207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,639.60x = 842,459.40 × 402,207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,639.60x = 338,843,320,633.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,843,320,633.62/561,639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,310.95

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