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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,144.60, 607,716.90 and 402,520.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,144.60, 607,716.90 and 402,520.20 is: 603,780.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,144.60 : 607,716.90 = 402,520.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,144.60/607,716.90 = 402,520.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,144.60x = 607,716.90 × 402,520.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,144.60x = 244,618,328,131.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,618,328,131.38/405,144.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,780.30

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