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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,999.20, 1,406,998.80 and 440,335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,999.20, 1,406,998.80 and 440,335.20 is: 660,502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,999.20 : 1,406,998.80 = 440,335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,999.20/1,406,998.80 = 440,335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,999.20x = 1,406,998.80 × 440,335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,999.20x = 619,551,097,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,551,097,997.76/937,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,502.80

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