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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,327.61, 601,511.63 and 305,815.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,327.61, 601,511.63 and 305,815.86 is: 458,358.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,327.61 : 601,511.63 = 305,815.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,327.61/601,511.63 = 305,815.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,327.61x = 601,511.63 × 305,815.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,327.61x = 183,951,794,899.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,951,794,899.37/401,327.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,358.18

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