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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,009.80, 607,514.70 and 292,452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,009.80, 607,514.70 and 292,452.20 is: 438,678.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,009.80 : 607,514.70 = 292,452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,009.80/607,514.70 = 292,452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,009.80x = 607,514.70 × 292,452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,009.80x = 177,669,010,547.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,669,010,547.34/405,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,678.30

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