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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,415.98, 607,866.39 and 355,596.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,415.98, 607,866.39 and 355,596.12 is: 533,168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,415.98 : 607,866.39 = 355,596.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,415.98/607,866.39 = 355,596.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,415.98x = 607,866.39 × 355,596.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,415.98x = 216,154,929,762.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,154,929,762.41/405,415.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,168.25

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