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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,978.80, 994,780.20 and 403,842.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,978.80, 994,780.20 and 403,842.80 is: 605,041.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,978.80 : 994,780.20 = 403,842.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,978.80/994,780.20 = 403,842.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,978.80x = 994,780.20 × 403,842.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,978.80x = 401,734,821,352.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,734,821,352.56/663,978.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,041.64

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