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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,233.80, 1,400,832.30 and 401,664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,233.80, 1,400,832.30 and 401,664.20 is: 602,273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,233.80 : 1,400,832.30 = 401,664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,233.80/1,400,832.30 = 401,664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,233.80x = 1,400,832.30 × 401,664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,233.80x = 562,664,185,113.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,664,185,113.66/934,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,273.42

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