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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,235.40, 607,051.20 and 355,371.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,235.40, 607,051.20 and 355,371.80 is: 532,354.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,235.40 : 607,051.20 = 355,371.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,235.40/607,051.20 = 355,371.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,235.40x = 607,051.20 × 355,371.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,235.40x = 215,728,877,636.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,728,877,636.16/405,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,354.47

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