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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,708.60, 608,562.90 and 110,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,708.60, 608,562.90 and 110,220.60 is: 165,330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,708.60 : 608,562.90 = 110,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,708.60/608,562.90 = 110,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,708.60x = 608,562.90 × 110,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,708.60x = 67,076,167,975.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,076,167,975.74/405,708.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,330.90

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