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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,271.20, 958,906.80 and 401,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,271.20, 958,906.80 and 401,325.60 is: 601,988.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,271.20 : 958,906.80 = 401,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,271.20/958,906.80 = 401,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,271.20x = 958,906.80 × 401,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,271.20x = 384,833,846,854.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,833,846,854.08/639,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,988.40

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