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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,697.76, 870,229.87 and 401,171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,697.76, 870,229.87 and 401,171.50 is: 553,532.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,697.76 : 870,229.87 = 401,171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,697.76/870,229.87 = 401,171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,697.76x = 870,229.87 × 401,171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,697.76x = 349,111,422,292.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,111,422,292.71/630,697.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,532.05

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