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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,947.60, 922,421.40 and 402,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,947.60, 922,421.40 and 402,371.20 is: 603,556.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,947.60 : 922,421.40 = 402,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,947.60/922,421.40 = 402,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,947.60x = 922,421.40 × 402,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,947.60x = 371,155,805,623.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,155,805,623.68/614,947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,556.80

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