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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,261.20, 607,235.70 and 381,641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,261.20, 607,235.70 and 381,641.60 is: 571,844.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,261.20 : 607,235.70 = 381,641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,261.20/607,235.70 = 381,641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,261.20x = 607,235.70 × 381,641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,261.20x = 231,746,404,125.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,746,404,125.12/405,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,844.54

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