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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,175.80, 958,763.70 and 402,785.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,175.80, 958,763.70 and 402,785.40 is: 604,178.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,175.80 : 958,763.70 = 402,785.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,175.80/958,763.70 = 402,785.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,175.80x = 958,763.70 × 402,785.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,175.80x = 386,176,020,409.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,176,020,409.98/639,175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,178.10

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