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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,895.56, 938,838.70 and 400,695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,895.56, 938,838.70 and 400,695.24 is: 602,001.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,895.56 : 938,838.70 = 400,695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,895.56/938,838.70 = 400,695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,895.56x = 938,838.70 × 400,695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,895.56x = 376,188,198,217.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,188,198,217.79/624,895.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,001.71

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