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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,238.71, 607,314.69 and 315,389.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,238.71, 607,314.69 and 315,389.90 is: 472,661.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,238.71 : 607,314.69 = 315,389.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,238.71/607,314.69 = 315,389.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,238.71x = 607,314.69 × 315,389.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,238.71x = 191,540,916,311.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,540,916,311.06/405,238.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,661.94

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