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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,436.10, 921,654.15 and 401,859.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,436.10, 921,654.15 and 401,859.70 is: 602,789.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,436.10 : 921,654.15 = 401,859.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,436.10/921,654.15 = 401,859.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,436.10x = 921,654.15 × 401,859.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,436.10x = 370,375,660,222.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,375,660,222.76/614,436.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,789.55

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