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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,732.72, 1,442,730.36 and 400,636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,732.72, 1,442,730.36 and 400,636 is: 601,008.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,732.72 : 1,442,730.36 = 400,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,732.72/1,442,730.36 = 400,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,732.72x = 1,442,730.36 × 400,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,732.72x = 578,009,720,508.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,009,720,508.96/961,732.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,008.69

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