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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,427.27, 604,271.82 and 390,283.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,427.27, 604,271.82 and 390,283.61 is: 583,139.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,427.27 : 604,271.82 = 390,283.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,427.27/604,271.82 = 390,283.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,427.27x = 604,271.82 × 390,283.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,427.27x = 235,837,384,309.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,837,384,309.51/404,427.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,139.17

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