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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933,828.80, 1,401,399.30 and 401,731.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933,828.80, 1,401,399.30 and 401,731.70 is: 602,879.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933,828.80 : 1,401,399.30 = 401,731.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933,828.80/1,401,399.30 = 401,731.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933,828.80x = 1,401,399.30 × 401,731.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933,828.80x = 562,986,523,167.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,986,523,167.81/933,828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,879.80

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