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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,339.60, 608,009.40 and 180,699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,339.60, 608,009.40 and 180,699.60 is: 271,049.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,339.60 : 608,009.40 = 180,699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,339.60/608,009.40 = 180,699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,339.60x = 608,009.40 × 180,699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,339.60x = 109,867,055,376.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,867,055,376.24/405,339.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,049.40

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