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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,644.60, 921,966.90 and 402,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,644.60, 921,966.90 and 402,068.20 is: 603,102.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,644.60 : 921,966.90 = 402,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,644.60/921,966.90 = 402,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,644.60x = 921,966.90 × 402,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,644.60x = 370,693,571,942.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,693,571,942.58/614,644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,102.30

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