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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,171.80, 958,757.70 and 402,781.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,171.80, 958,757.70 and 402,781.40 is: 604,172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,171.80 : 958,757.70 = 402,781.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,171.80/958,757.70 = 402,781.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,171.80x = 958,757.70 × 402,781.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,171.80x = 386,169,768,666.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,169,768,666.78/639,171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,172.10

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