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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,237.21, 607,312.44 and 315,388.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,237.21, 607,312.44 and 315,388.40 is: 472,659.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,237.21 : 607,312.44 = 315,388.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,237.21/607,312.44 = 315,388.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,237.21x = 607,312.44 × 315,388.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,237.21x = 191,539,295,715.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,539,295,715.13/405,237.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,659.69

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