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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,999.60, 607,499.40 and 381,671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,999.60, 607,499.40 and 381,671.60 is: 572,507.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,999.60 : 607,499.40 = 381,671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,999.60/607,499.40 = 381,671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,999.60x = 607,499.40 × 381,671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,999.60x = 231,865,267,997.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,865,267,997.04/404,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,507.40

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