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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,737.60, 607,106.40 and 387,460.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,737.60, 607,106.40 and 387,460.30 is: 581,190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,737.60 : 607,106.40 = 387,460.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,737.60/607,106.40 = 387,460.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,737.60x = 607,106.40 × 387,460.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,737.60x = 235,229,627,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,229,627,875.92/404,737.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,190.45

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