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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,009.60, 607,514.40 and 383,358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,009.60, 607,514.40 and 383,358.30 is: 575,037.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,009.60 : 607,514.40 = 383,358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,009.60/607,514.40 = 383,358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,009.60x = 607,514.40 × 383,358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,009.60x = 232,895,687,609.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,895,687,609.52/405,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,037.45

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