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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,154.40, 957,231.60 and 402,541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,154.40, 957,231.60 and 402,541.60 is: 603,812.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,154.40 : 957,231.60 = 402,541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,154.40/957,231.60 = 402,541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,154.40x = 957,231.60 × 402,541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,154.40x = 385,325,539,834.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,325,539,834.56/638,154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,812.40

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