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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,972.40, 944,958.60 and 595,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,972.40, 944,958.60 and 595,855.20 is: 893,782.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,972.40 : 944,958.60 = 595,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,972.40/944,958.60 = 595,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,972.40x = 944,958.60 × 595,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,972.40x = 563,058,495,594.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,058,495,594.72/629,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,782.80

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