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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,943.08, 944,315.89 and 401,597.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,943.08, 944,315.89 and 401,597.66 is: 602,014.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,943.08 : 944,315.89 = 401,597.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,943.08/944,315.89 = 401,597.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,943.08x = 944,315.89 × 401,597.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,943.08x = 379,235,053,081.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,235,053,081.61/629,943.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,014.80

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