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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,991.60, 607,487.40 and 381,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,991.60, 607,487.40 and 381,663.60 is: 572,495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,991.60 : 607,487.40 = 381,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,991.60/607,487.40 = 381,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,991.60x = 607,487.40 × 381,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,991.60x = 231,855,828,038.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,855,828,038.64/404,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,495.40

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