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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,998.40, 944,997.60 and 405,612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,998.40, 944,997.60 and 405,612.20 is: 608,418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,998.40 : 944,997.60 = 405,612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,998.40/944,997.60 = 405,612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,998.40x = 944,997.60 × 405,612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,998.40x = 383,302,555,530.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,302,555,530.72/629,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,418.30

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