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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,544.61, 1,410,455.89 and 400,458.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,544.61, 1,410,455.89 and 400,458.48 is: 600,534.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,544.61 : 1,410,455.89 = 400,458.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,544.61/1,410,455.89 = 400,458.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,544.61x = 1,410,455.89 × 400,458.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,544.61x = 564,829,021,816.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,829,021,816.45/940,544.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,534.01

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