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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,661.60, 921,992.40 and 402,085.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,661.60, 921,992.40 and 402,085.20 is: 603,127.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,661.60 : 921,992.40 = 402,085.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,661.60/921,992.40 = 402,085.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,661.60x = 921,992.40 × 402,085.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,661.60x = 370,719,498,552.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,719,498,552.48/614,661.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,127.80

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