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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,716.72, 1,442,706.32 and 400,620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,716.72, 1,442,706.32 and 400,620 is: 600,984.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,716.72 : 1,442,706.32 = 400,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,716.72/1,442,706.32 = 400,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,716.72x = 1,442,706.32 × 400,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,716.72x = 577,977,005,918.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,977,005,918.40/961,716.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,984.67

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