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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,985.60, 607,478.40 and 381,657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,985.60, 607,478.40 and 381,657.60 is: 572,486.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,985.60 : 607,478.40 = 381,657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,985.60/607,478.40 = 381,657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,985.60x = 607,478.40 × 381,657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,985.60x = 231,848,748,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,848,748,195.84/404,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,486.40

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