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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,005.40, 606,195.90 and 357,766.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,005.40, 606,195.90 and 357,766.20 is: 535,490.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,005.40 : 606,195.90 = 357,766.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,005.40/606,195.90 = 357,766.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,005.40x = 606,195.90 × 357,766.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,005.40x = 216,876,403,598.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,876,403,598.58/405,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,490.15

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