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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,955.21, 870,818.16 and 401,273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,955.21, 870,818.16 and 401,273.02 is: 553,820.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,955.21 : 870,818.16 = 401,273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,955.21/870,818.16 = 401,273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,955.21x = 870,818.16 × 401,273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,955.21x = 349,435,832,934.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,435,832,934.04/630,955.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,820.35

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