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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,699.72, 1,442,680.80 and 400,603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,699.72, 1,442,680.80 and 400,603 is: 600,959.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,699.72 : 1,442,680.80 = 400,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,699.72/1,442,680.80 = 400,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,699.72x = 1,442,680.80 × 400,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,699.72x = 577,942,256,522.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,942,256,522.40/961,699.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,959.16

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