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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,717.70, 608,576.55 and 264,712.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,717.70, 608,576.55 and 264,712.90 is: 397,069.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,717.70 : 608,576.55 = 264,712.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,717.70/608,576.55 = 264,712.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,717.70x = 608,576.55 × 264,712.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,717.70x = 161,098,063,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,098,063,422.50/405,717.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,069.35

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