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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,272.80, 958,909.20 and 402,882.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,272.80, 958,909.20 and 402,882.40 is: 604,323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,272.80 : 958,909.20 = 402,882.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,272.80/958,909.20 = 402,882.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,272.80x = 958,909.20 × 402,882.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,272.80x = 386,327,639,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,327,639,878.08/639,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,323.60

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