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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,265.20, 958,897.80 and 401,319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,265.20, 958,897.80 and 401,319.60 is: 601,979.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,265.20 : 958,897.80 = 401,319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,265.20/958,897.80 = 401,319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,265.20x = 958,897.80 × 401,319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,265.20x = 384,824,481,536.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,824,481,536.88/639,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,979.40

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