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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,722.72, 1,442,715.32 and 400,626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,722.72, 1,442,715.32 and 400,626 is: 600,993.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,722.72 : 1,442,715.32 = 400,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,722.72/1,442,715.32 = 400,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,722.72x = 1,442,715.32 × 400,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,722.72x = 577,989,267,790.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,989,267,790.32/961,722.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,993.67

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