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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,401.60, 942,602.40 and 376,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,401.60, 942,602.40 and 376,459.20 is: 564,688.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,401.60 : 942,602.40 = 376,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,401.60/942,602.40 = 376,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,401.60x = 942,602.40 × 376,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,401.60x = 354,851,345,422.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,851,345,422.08/628,401.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,688.80

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