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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,121.60, 607,682.40 and 402,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,121.60, 607,682.40 and 402,497.20 is: 603,745.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,121.60 : 607,682.40 = 402,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,121.60/607,682.40 = 402,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,121.60x = 607,682.40 × 402,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,121.60x = 244,590,464,489.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,590,464,489.28/405,121.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,745.80

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