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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,179.40, 606,967.20 and 355,315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,179.40, 606,967.20 and 355,315.80 is: 532,270.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,179.40 : 606,967.20 = 355,315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,179.40/606,967.20 = 355,315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,179.40x = 606,967.20 × 355,315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,179.40x = 215,665,036,241.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,665,036,241.76/405,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,270.49

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