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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,658.40, 605,821.20 and 404,658.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,658.40, 605,821.20 and 404,658.40 is: 605,821.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,658.40 : 605,821.20 = 404,658.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,658.40/605,821.20 = 404,658.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,658.40x = 605,821.20 × 404,658.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,658.40x = 245,150,637,478.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,150,637,478.08/404,658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,821.20

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