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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,202.40, 1,356,530.40 and 398,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,202.40, 1,356,530.40 and 398,859.60 is: 598,389.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,202.40 : 1,356,530.40 = 398,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,202.40/1,356,530.40 = 398,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,202.40x = 1,356,530.40 × 398,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,202.40x = 541,065,172,731.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,065,172,731.84/904,202.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,389.45

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