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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,701.40, 921,996.90 and 404,194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,701.40, 921,996.90 and 404,194.20 is: 605,270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,701.40 : 921,996.90 = 404,194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,701.40/921,996.90 = 404,194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,701.40x = 921,996.90 × 404,194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,701.40x = 372,665,799,397.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,665,799,397.98/615,701.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,270.35

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